In a disturbing case from Kolkata, a 34-year-old Indian Army sepoy, Monibur Rahman, has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a housewife by falsely promising help in securing bail for her jailed husband. The arrest was made by Kolkata Police following a detailed investigation into the allegations.
According to the FIR, the accused introduced himself as an Army personnel and promised to use his influence to help the woman’s husband, who is in jail in an unrelated case, get released on bail. Under this pretext, Monibur allegedly lured the woman to a luxury hotel in Park Street, where he raped her.
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The situation escalated in 2024 when the accused began forcibly living with the woman, threatening to leak her nude photos online if she did not comply. The woman finally approached the authorities, leading to the registration of a case under Sections 64(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, covering rape and criminal intimidation.
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Following the survivor’s complaint, the Kolkata Police arrested Monibur Rahman, who is currently serving in the Indian Army. The investigation is ongoing.
