- Accused absconds after pregnancy revelation
Bhopal: A 21-year-old woman from Kolar, Bhopal, has alleged that she was repeatedly raped over a period of three years by a man she met on Instagram. The case came to light after the woman was hospitalized due to health complications following a self-administered abortion. Police said the accused, Chirag Singh, took advantage of the woman under the pretext of marriage and has now severed all contact with her.
According to Habibganj police, the two began chatting on Instagram in 2023. The online friendship soon developed into a romantic relationship. On February 18, 2023, Chirag allegedly took the woman to a hotel near the Habibganj police station, where he forced himself on her. When she resisted, he promised to marry her, following which he continued to sexually exploit her at various locations.
Sub-inspector Mukta Sharma, the investigating officer, confirmed that the survivor is a graduate and works in a private job. After becoming pregnant recently, the woman informed Chirag, who then cut off all communication. Distressed, she took abortion pills on her own, which led to serious health issues and hospitalization.
Efforts underway to trace the accused
The hospital authorities informed Kolar police, who registered a zero FIR and transferred the case to Habibganj police for further investigation. An FIR has now been lodged, and efforts are underway to trace the accused.
The woman has provided only the name and mobile number of the accused. Based on her statement, police suspect that Chirag Singh may be a resident of Chunabhatti area in Bhopal. A search operation is currently in progress to locate and arrest him.
