Nashik: A senior Army officer has been arrested for allegedly raping a mentally challenged woman in Nashik.
Colonel Vinod Sahani allegedly raped a 23-year-old mentally challenged woman at his bungalow in Nashik's Sansari area on April 30, police said.
The woman, who stayed in the neighbourhood, was found by her family members at the colonel's house, once they started searching for her.
The colonel was produced in a court and sent to three days police custody today.
According to complaint filed by the woman's family, the senior army officer lured the 23-year-old to his house and later raped her, a police officer said, adding, the woman's parents lodged the complaint on Friday.
Preliminary medical tests have confirmed rape but a detailed report is awaited.
Colonel Vinod Sahani allegedly raped a 23-year-old mentally challenged woman at his bungalow in Nashik's Sansari area on April 30, police said.
The woman, who stayed in the neighbourhood, was found by her family members at the colonel's house, once they started searching for her.
According to complaint filed by the woman's family, the senior army officer lured the 23-year-old to his house and later raped her, a police officer said, adding, the woman's parents lodged the complaint on Friday.
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