An auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested for raping a 20-year-old woman in Mumbai. Police say the driver allegedly raped the woman in Vasai, took her to Mumbai and fled, leaving her unconscious near a temple.
During the medical examination, doctors found surgical blades and stones in the woman’s body, which made the case even more shocking.
Driver arrested, investigation ongoing
Mumbai Police said that a case has been registered against the auto-rickshaw driver and he has been arrested.
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Smita Patil Said that the accused has been taken into custody and the matter is under investigation.
- This incident has raised questions on security and women’s safety in the city.
Had the victim herself hatched the conspiracy?
However, the case took a new turn when the police suspected that the woman might have fabricated the rape story herself.
- According to NDTV reportthe woman herself conspired to rape herself and inserted surgical blades and stones into her body.
- According to sources, the woman lived with her family in Vasai and had gone to the beach with an auto-rickshaw driver.
What happened that night?
- The woman and the driver had decided to spend the night on the beach.
- The woman told the police that the driver raped her there and ran away.
- On reaching Nalasopara railway station, the woman feared that her parents would scold her for going out at night.
The woman harmed herself?
according to the report:
- The woman allegedly bought surgical blade And put it in his private part.
- He tried to make the injury look more serious by inserting a stone into his body.
- When the pain and bleeding increased, she went to the police and filed a rape complaint against the auto driver.
Police doubt the mental health of the woman
Police investigation also revealed that:
- The woman’s father said that in 2023, she had filed two other rape cases.
- Police suspect that the woman may be mentally unwell.
