Woman alleges rape by Shiv Sena activist in UP

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Press Trust of India Mathura (UP)
Last Updated : Jun 20 2018 | 11:50 PM IST

A woman who had gone to a Shiv Sena activist to seek financial help was allegedly raped by him, police said today.

According to a complaint filed by the Aligarh-based woman, she had gone to a hospital in Vrindavan where her money and mobile phone were stolen. On advice of some locals, she visited Shiv Sena activist Ramesh Pujari to seek help.

Pujari dragged the woman inside his house and raped her, the police said.

He has been arrested and further investigation was on, the police said.

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First Published: Jun 20 2018 | 11:50 PM IST