An event management company owner was arrested by Delhi police today for allegedly raping a Delhi University student on the pretext of giving her a job in his company.
35-year-old Vikash was arrested from his south Delhi residence for allegedly raping the student, who is pursuing her graduation through a correspondence course from Delhi University, a senior police officer said.
The incident came to light when the victim had approached the police on July 16 and informed them about the crime.
"On the basis of girl's statement, a case under section 376 (rape), 420 (cheating), 506 (threatening) and 328 (causing hurt) of the IPC have been registered at Malviya Nagar police station in south Delhi," the officer said.
The victim told the police that few months ago, she met the accused through a common friend and they started talking to each other. Few weeks ago, the accused offered her job and asked her to meet him, he said.
The girl claimed that last week, she met the man at his office where he raped her. When she objected, the accused slapped her. He also threatened her of dire consequences, he said.
