Jammu

Chhattisgarh man booked for raping 20-year-old girl in Jammu

JAMMU — A 20-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Rehari Colony area of the old city in Jammu, Hindustan Times reported.

The accused has been identified as Mohan Singh, 32 of Chattisgarh, who works as a car washer.

“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.