Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Indore Contractor Arrested Over Alleged Rape and Threats
Police in Indore arrested a building contractor named Mohammad Shakeel.
A woman accused him of promising to help her find work so she would trust him.
She said he forced her to have sex against her will more than once.
She also said he kept her in a room and threatened her and her family.
Police registered a case and are investigating.
They also seized a vehicle that may have been used in the incident.
The allegations have not been established in court.
Police arrested 44-year-old building contractor Mohammad Shakeel on Friday evening.
A woman alleged he used a promise of work to gain her trust and contact her.
She said he forced her to have sex against her will on several occasions.
The complaint also alleges he confined her and threatened to kill her and her family.
Police registered a case under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, seized a vehicle, and are collecting evidence.
- Who
- A woman accused building contractor Mohammad Shakeel, 44; Indore police arrested him.
- What
- He was arrested after allegations of rape, confinement, and threats; police are investigating.
- When
- The woman complained on Thursday; police arrested Shakeel on Friday evening and reported the arrest on Saturday.
- Where
- Chandan Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Police said the arrest followed the complaint and the seriousness of the allegations.
Complainant's allegations
Police investigation
What happened
Complainant's allegations
The woman alleged Shakeel forced her to have sex against her will on several occasions, confined her, and threatened her and her family.
Police investigation
Police have registered a case and are gathering evidence; the article does not report a response from Shakeel.
Evidence and next steps
Complainant's allegations
The complaint says Shakeel used a promise of work to gain her trust.
Police investigation
Police said they seized a vehicle allegedly used in the incident and are collecting statements and relevant documents.
- Suspect
- Mohammad Shakeel, a 44-year-old building contractor and resident of Chandan Nagar
- Complaint
- Lodged by the woman on Thursday
- Arrest
- Friday evening
- Allegations
- Rape, confinement, and threats against the woman and her family
- Police action
- Case registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Evidence
- Police seized a vehicle allegedly used in the incident and are collecting statements and documents