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Man held for raping mother-in-law

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
A 22-year-old man was arrested today for allegedly kidnapping and raping his mother-in-law in Saket area of South Delhi.

Rajesh alias Raju was arrested from Karnal following a tip-off, according to police.

"In her complaint, the 40-year-old victim alleged that around one month ago, Rajesh offered her cold drink laced with sedatives after which she fell unconscious. When she regained consciousness, she found herself in a room in Karnal where Rajesh raped her and beat her up.

"She somehow escaped from his clutches and reached Delhi where she lodged an FIR," said a police official.

An FIR was registered around a month back but Rajesh was absconding after the incident and was nabbed today, police said.

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First Published: Oct 10 2013 | 11:56 PM IST

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