UP: Gym trainer rapes nursing student in Saharanpur, arrested with accomplice
Saharanpur (UP), Mar 27 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested a gym trainer for allegedly raping a woman after rendering her unconscious by mixing an intoxicant in her protein drink, officials said on Friday.
The police have also arrested his accomplice, who kept track of her and assisted the accused in the crime, they said.
Superintendent of Police (Rural) Sagar Jain said that a 21-year-old B.Sc Nursing student lodged a complaint at the Biharigarh police station on Wednesday, alleging that she used to visit a gym in the area where she became acquainted with the accused, Shehzad, 28.
Gaining her trust, the accused took her to Dehradun, where he allegedly mixed an intoxicating substance in her protein drink, rendering her unconscious, the complainant said.
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Following this, he then took her in a car and allegedly raped her, she said in her complaint.
The woman further alleged that the co-accused, Mukarram, 27, kept track of her movements and assisted Shehzad in the crime.
Based on her complaint, the police have registered a case and arrested both the accused, the SP said.
The victim has undergone a medical examination, and the accused are being produced before a competent court, the SP said.
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Case registered over website impersonating Mangaluru police for online gambling
Mangaluru (Karnataka) (PTI): A case was registered after a website impersonating the city police was used to cheat people through online gambling, officials said on Friday.
The case came to light when personnel from the Cyber, Economic, and Narcotics (CEN) police station noticed a suspicious website during routine monitoring, they added.
On verification, it was found that unidentified individuals had created a portal using the name and identity of the city police, raising concerns over potential misuse for fraudulent purposes, they further said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the fake platform was being used to lure individuals, particularly those unfamiliar with cyber risks, into online betting and gaming schemes, a senior police officer said.
Victims were reportedly persuaded to deposit money with promises of attractive returns, after which the funds were siphoned off, he said.
Police suspect the accused used the department’s name to make the website appear legitimate and win users’ trust.
"The misuse of official identity appears to have played a key role in convincing victims to engage with the platform," officials said.
A case has been registered against unknown persons, and efforts are underway to trace those responsible for creating and operating the fraudulent website.
Technical analysis of the domain and transaction trails is also being conducted as part of the investigation, police said.
Authorities have cautioned the public to remain vigilant while accessing websites and to rely only on verified official platforms.
Citizens are also advised to avoid links or schemes promising quick financial gains, as such offers are often used as bait in cyber fraud cases.
