Our Correspondent
Mohali, September 2
A case of rape has been registered against an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) at the police station in which he is posted.
According to reports, the case was registered on the complaint of a woman living in Kumbra village in Sector 68 here.
ASI Balbir Singh was investigating a compliant lodged by the woman against her husband and in-laws for allegedly beating her up and demanding dowry.
The woman had alleged that the ASI used to visit her during the course of the investigations and allegedly raped her.
The woman had earlier complained to the Senior Suprintendent of Police (SSP). A probe was conducted into the rape charge against the police official. The inquiry officer had recommended the registration of a case.
The ASI has denied the allegations. He claimed that the woman was trying to blackmail him. The case has been registered at the Phase VIII police station.
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