Pune: Police Sub-Inspector Booked for Raping Woman After Promise of Marriage
Fursungi, 28th September 2025: A police sub-inspector from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate has been booked for allegedly cheating and sexually assaulting a young woman after luring her with a promise of marriage through social media. The case has been registered at the Fursungi police station under the Pune city police.
According to officials, the accused, a 32-year-old sub-inspector, came in contact with the complainant in 2023 via social media. Their acquaintance soon developed into a relationship, during which the officer allegedly assured her of marriage.
Police said that under this pretext, he established physical relations with the woman. However, when she later insisted on marriage, the officer allegedly abused, assaulted, and threatened her.
Following the complaint, an FIR has been lodged under relevant sections of the BNS. The case is currently being investigated by Crime Branch Police Inspector Rajesh Khande.
