Landlady raped, utensil vendor arrested
Raigarh. Gharghoda police, showing sensitivity towards crimes against women, arrested the absconding rape accused Ayatul Islam from Murshidabad in West Bengal after investigation and taking precise action. The matter came to light on 26 December, when a local woman lodged a complaint of physical exploitation against the accused at Gharghoda police station.
The woman told the police that in 2018 she got acquainted with Ayatul Islam, who used to work as a utensil vendor while living on rent in Gharghoda. On 1 January 2019, Ayatul proposed marriage and had physical relations with the woman and started living at her house. The accused also took Rs 6.5 lakh from the woman citing business and personal needs. The woman told that on 12 September 2024, the accused left the house with money and documents on the pretext of land registration and then did not return. When talked about marriage, he flatly refused. On the complaint of the woman, Gharghoda police registered a case under crime no. Investigation was started by registering a case under FIR No. 370/2024, Section 376(2)(d) IPC. Police station in-charge Inspector Ramkinkar Yadav traced the location of the accused, which revealed that he was in Murshidabad (W.B.). Under the direction of Superintendent of Police Divyang Kumar Patel, Assistant Sub Inspector Wilfred Masih and his team were sent to Murshidabad. After an extensive search operation, the team detained the accused Ayatul Islam (35 years), resident of village Chairgaya Aispur, Police Station Lalgola, District Murshidabad, in Madhabdihi of East Bardhaman district.
The accused was brought to Raigarh and produced in court today. In this success, the guidance of Superintendent of Police Divyang Kumar Patel, Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Markam, SDOP Dharamjaygarh Siddhant Tiwari and Inspector Ramkinkar Yadav, Assistant Sub Inspector Wilfred Masih, constables Aashiq Panna and Parmeshwar Singh played an important role. Gharghoda police completed this operation not only by conducting a quick investigation but also by displaying teamwork and foresight. This success has strengthened the trust in law and order in the area.
