Assam Police have registered a case against Minister of State for Railways
Rajen Gohain for allegedly raping and threatening a 24-year old woman in
Nagaon district, a senior officer said on Friday.
Nagaon Deputy Superintendent of Police (headquarter) Sabita Das said the
case was registered against Gohain on August 2 after receiving a complaint
at Nagaon police station.
"We have registered the case. The investigation has already begun and we
will proceed as per law," she told PTI.
A senior official of Nagaon Police Station said that the case was registered
last week bearing the number 2592/18.
"The FIR was registered under IPC sections 417 (cheating), 376 (rape) and
506 (criminal intimidation). We are investigating and have already noted the
lady's statement," he said adding the woman has refused medical examination.
"The complaint says that the alleged incident took place some months ago.
The Union minister knew the woman and used to visit her at home. Gohain had
committed the crime at the woman's home when her husband and other family
members were not present, he said.
Raping has in effect become a national sport in India and the preferred
target is underage girls. But rape by a Minister has raised the bar further.
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