Rape accused harasses survivor, threatens her to withdraw case and marry him
harassment
from the accused, who has been pressuring her to drop the charges and marry him. She approached
Gorwa police
after he reportedly threatened her in public.
According to police sources, the accused, identified as
Ajay Rathod
, was booked in the
rape case
approximately four months ago and was arrested at that time.
However, on March 15, Rathod allegedly resumed contact with the complainant, repeatedly calling her and sending messages via WhatsApp and Instagram, urging her to drop the charges and agree to marry him.
The situation escalated on April 19, when Rathod allegedly confronted the woman in person. She had gone to a pharmacy when Rathod approached her and, according to her complaint, issued a chilling threat — demanding that she withdraw the case or he would strip and parade her in public.
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An official from Gorwa police stated that Rathod was already married at the time the rape was allegedly committed. He was arrested again on Friday in connection with the fresh harassment allegations. After a 24-hour custody period, Rathod was placed under preventive detention.
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