A head constable posted with the Dewas Police Lines has been booked for allegedly harassing a woman constable, stalking her, threatening her, confining her inside a car and forcing her to marry him. Based on the victim's complaint, Ban Ganga Police in Indore have registered a case against the accused, identified as Rahul Sharma, and initiated an investigation. Police officials said efforts are underway to trace the accused, while all allegations are being thoroughly examined.

According to the complaint, the accused had been allegedly harassing the woman for several months by repeatedly calling her, following her to different locations and pressuring her into marriage. The victim claimed that despite changing her posting from Dewas to Indore, the accused continued to stalk and intimidate her.

Acquaintance Began During Posting in Dewas

Police said the woman constable stated in her complaint that she became acquainted with Rahul Sharma about a year ago while both were posted in Dewas. Initially, they interacted professionally, but Sharma allegedly began calling her frequently and tried to establish a personal relationship.

The victim said she repeatedly asked him to stop contacting her, but he allegedly continued to pressure her despite her refusal.

Alleged Harassment Continued After Transfer

According to the complaint, the woman sought a transfer from Dewas to Indore to escape the alleged harassment. However, she claimed that the accused continued to contact her by calling from different phone numbers after she blocked his original number.

She further alleged that Sharma frequently followed her to different places, causing severe mental stress and fear for her safety.

Suicide Threats Used to Pressure Victim

The woman also alleged that the accused repeatedly threatened to take his own life if she refused to speak to him or accept his proposal.

In one incident, Sharma allegedly followed her to a government hospital where she had gone to facilitate the medical examination of a victim in connection with official duties. He reportedly attempted to confront her there, leading to another argument.

Allegation of Wrongful Confinement in Car

The most serious allegation in the complaint relates to an incident in the Ban Ganga area, where the woman claims Sharma forcibly made her sit inside his car.

She alleged that he snatched her mobile phone, locked the vehicle from inside and pressured her to marry him. When she attempted to get out, he allegedly assaulted her and prevented her from leaving.

During the incident, the victim's mother called her. The woman managed to inform her that she had been confined inside the accused's vehicle. Acting on the information, her father and brother rushed to the location. Upon seeing them arrive, the accused allegedly fled the scene in his car.

FIR Registered, Police Begin Investigation

Following the incident, the woman constable reported the matter to Ban Ganga Police Station in-charge Siyaram Gurjar and other senior police officials.

Based on her complaint, police have registered an FIR against Rahul Sharma under relevant provisions related to sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, assault, wrongful confinement and other applicable offences under the law.

Investigating officers said efforts are underway to locate the accused and verify all evidence related to the case. Police added that further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.