20-Year-Old Woman Raped in Jammu, Accused Absconding

The accused has been identified as Mohan Singh, 32, of Chattisgarh, who works as a car washer and has a 10-year-old daughter.

JAMMU — A 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped in Jammu city by a 32-year-old man from Chhattisgarh earlier this week.

Police said a 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped on Monday when she was alone in a rented accommodation in the Rehari old city area.

The accused has been identified as Mohan Singh, 32, of Chattisgarh, who works as a car washer and has a 10-year-old daughter.

“The incident took place on Monday when the victim was alone in her rented accommodation in Rehari. Her parents were out for work and the culprit, who lived in the same locality, forced his entry and raped her. We have registered an FIR under Section 376 of the IPC at Pucca Danga police station.” police said.

“The accused is absconding but we have launched a manhunt to nab him,” said the police. The medical examination of the victim was conducted on Wednesday. (Agencies)