Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Indore Police Book Health Officer Over Alleged Knife-Point Rape
Police in Indore registered a case against a health officer named Sohel.
A 28-year-old woman who works with him made the complaint.
She said the alleged assault happened at their health centre on Saturday, Aug.
29.
She said Sohel took her to an upstairs room and locked the door.
She alleged that he covered her mouth, pushed her down and threatened her with a knife.
She also said he threatened to harm her and her family if she told anyone.
The woman later informed her family and went to the police station with them.
Police are investigating the allegations and searching for Sohel.
A 28-year-old woman health officer alleged that colleague Sohel raped her at a community health centre in Indore.
The alleged incident occurred on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Arogyam Community Health Centre.
The woman said Sohel locked an upstairs room, covered her mouth, pushed her down and held a knife to her neck.
She alleged that Sohel threatened to kill her and her family if she disclosed the incident.
Police registered an FIR, are searching for Sohel and examining the crime scene and other evidence.
- Who
- Sohel, a health officer, and his 28-year-old woman colleague are involved in the case.
- What
- Police registered an FIR after the woman alleged that Sohel raped her and threatened her with a knife.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on Saturday, Aug. 29; police registered the FIR on Saturday night.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred at the Arogyam Community Health Centre in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The woman said Sohel had pressured and threatened her for several days before the alleged assault and threats.
- Accused
- Sohel, a health officer
- Complainant
- A 28-year-old woman health officer and colleague
- Facility
- Arogyam Community Health Centre
- Alleged weapon
- Knife
- Alleged threats
- The woman said Sohel threatened to kill her and her family if she disclosed the incident.
- Police action
- An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the BNS.
- Current status
- Sohel is absconding, and police are trying to trace him.
- Investigation
- Police are verifying the allegations and examining the crime scene and related evidence.