Delhi: Army Major booked for raping domestic help, husband 'commits suicide'
New Delhi: In a shocking case reported in Delhi Cantonment, the police has booked a serving Army Major for allegedly raping his domestic help. The maid not only accused him of rape but also for threatening her husband, who committed suicide. An FIR has been registered at Delhi Cantonment police station, but no arrest has been made so far by the police.
According to a report by the Indian Express, police said, the woman alleged that she was raped on July 12, when her husband was away. Her husband returned and the wife narrated her ordeal. Following this, the accused major not only threatened the couple but also mercilessly beat them up.
Meanwhile, she also alleged that accused raped her multiple times after which she went to in-laws’ home but her husband stayed back in Delhi. A few days later she got a call from the accused Major who mentioned that her husband committed suicide by hanging himself. After this, the survivor decided to approach the police but no one paid heed to her allegations. Later, a Delhi court ordered and a complaint was lodged against the accused. Following directions from the court, a case under the Indian Penal Code Sections 376 (rape), 354 (molestation), 323 (causing hurt) and 506 (threatening) was registered against the Major. The police claims that accused was summoned and the police asked him to join the investigation.
Army Major accused of rape by domestic help in Delhi Cantt. Police have registered case.
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2018
Meanwhile, the woman has also raised doubts that her husband committed suicide, said police. She further mentioned that she fears her and her son's life. The case comes after few days an Army jawan was arrested in connection with a gangrape case of a 19-year-old woman in Rewari, Haryana.
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Railway minister announces launch of Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai's suburban trains
New Delhi (PTI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the upcoming launch of the automatic train protection system Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai's suburban trains.
The railway ministry said the state-of-the-art safety and signalling system has been tailored for the suburban section in Mumbai.
"Kavach 5.0 is expected to significantly reduce the inter-train headway, enabling more trains to run safely and efficiently," it said.
Vaishnaw, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, interacted with reporters to highlight the transformative progress in railway infrastructure across the state.
According to the railway ministry, Vaishnaw emphasised that infrastructure development is the cornerstone for increasing suburban services and projects worth nearly Rs 17,000 crore, covering more than 300 kilometres of new lines, are currently underway at a rapid pace.
"These initiatives aim to decongest existing lines, improve service frequency and cater to the ever-growing demand of Mumbai's suburban commuters," the ministry said.
Announcing a major upgrade in passenger comfort, Vaishnaw said 238 new air-conditioned suburban rakes, uniquely designed keeping in mind the needs of Mumbai's commuters, would soon be introduced.
"A major announcement during the interaction was the doubling of the Gondia-Ballarshah railway line, a 240-km strategic corridor, with an investment of Rs 4,819 crore," the ministry said.
"This key project connects Vidarbha and Marathwada, easing congestion and enabling faster passenger and freight movement. It will also strengthen Maharashtra's rail links with Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, boosting regional trade and integration," it added.
This infrastructure push was announced on April 7, when the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four projects of the railway ministry with a total cost of Rs 18,658 crore.
