Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Man Arrested In Saharanpur Rape Case Over Job, Marriage Promises
Police arrested a man named Shekhar after a woman made a serious accusation against him.
The woman is 25 years old.
She said he promised to help her get a job and marry her.
She alleged that he raped her after making those promises.
She also said members of his family assaulted and threatened her and her family.
She reported the matter to police on July 3.
Police arrested Shekhar in Govindpur village in Haridwar district.
The case will now go through the court process, where the allegations will be examined.
Police arrested Shekhar over allegations involving a 25-year-old woman in Saharanpur.
The woman alleged he raped her after promising to secure her a job and marry her.
She filed a written complaint on July 3, also alleging assault and death threats from his family.
Shekhar was arrested in Govindpur village under Bahadrabad police station in Haridwar district.
Police said legal proceedings began and Shekhar was being produced before the court.
- Who
- Shekhar was arrested in connection with allegations made by a 25-year-old woman.
- What
- Police arrested him for allegedly raping the woman after false promises of employment and marriage.
- When
- The woman filed her complaint on July 3, and police said Shekhar was arrested on Sunday.
- Where
- The alleged incident was reported in Saharanpur; Shekhar was arrested in Govindpur village, Haridwar district, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Police said the arrest followed the woman's complaint alleging rape, assault, and threats.
- Accused
- Shekhar, a resident of Govindpur village
- Complainant
- A 25-year-old woman
- Alleged inducement
- Promises of a job and marriage
- Complaint date
- July 3
- Arrest location
- Govindpur village, Bahadrabad, Haridwar district
- Investigating unit
- Gangoh police station team
- Legal status
- Legal proceedings initiated; the accused was being produced before the court