Daijiworld Media Network – Shimla
Shimla, Jul 9: In a deeply disturbing incident, a 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 65-year-old grandmother in Rohru, located in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, police confirmed on Wednesday.
The matter came to light after the elderly woman, who lives alone following her husband's demise, filed a police complaint. She alleged that on the afternoon of July 3, her grandson visited her residence, sexually assaulted her, and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the ordeal to anyone.
Acting on the complaint, police arrested the accused on Tuesday. A case has been registered under sections 64(2) (rape), 332(B) (trespassing), and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Deputy Superintendent of Police Pranav Chauhan stated that the case is highly sensitive and is being investigated thoroughly.