22-Year-Old Woman Alleges She Was Drugged and Assaulted Twice; Police Collect Hotel CCTV Footage and Entry Records
New Delhi (Economy India): A 22-year-old makeup artist in Delhi has alleged that a man she met through social media sexually assaulted her on two occasions, including an incident in which she claims she was given a drug-laced cold drink and became unconscious.
Police have registered an FIR based on the woman’s complaint and are searching for the accused, according to police sources.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and the accused’s version was not immediately available.
Woman Says She Met Accused Through Social Media
According to the complaint, the woman met the accused through social media last year.
A police source said the man had allegedly introduced himself as a makeup artist and told the woman that he could introduce her to people who could help her professionally.
The woman alleged that the accused subsequently contacted her in connection with work and called her to a hotel in northwest Delhi in July.
Allegation of Drugging and Sexual Assault
According to the complaint, the accused allegedly gave the woman a cold drink containing a sedative or intoxicating substance.
She alleged that after she became unconscious, the man sexually assaulted her.
The woman further alleged that the accused later promised to marry her and persuaded her not to approach the police.
The allegations form the basis of the complaint and will now be examined as part of the police investigation.
Second Alleged Incident in GTB Nagar
The woman has alleged that another incident took place on August 8.
According to her complaint, the accused allegedly took her to a hotel in the GTB Nagar area, where she claims she was sexually assaulted again.
She alleged that when she tried to resist, the accused threatened her with serious consequences.
The woman subsequently sought medical attention after her condition deteriorated.
Woman Taken to Hospital
According to police sources, the woman was taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after her condition worsened.
Medical examination and other relevant procedures are expected to form part of the investigation.
Police are also examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged incidents and gathering available evidence.
Hotel CCTV and Records Seized
Investigators have reportedly seized CCTV footage and hotel entry registers connected with the locations mentioned in the complaint.
These records could help investigators establish the movements of the individuals involved and verify important aspects of the woman’s allegations.
Police are examining the available material as part of the ongoing investigation.
FIR Registered, Search for Accused Underway
An FIR has been registered following the woman’s complaint.
Police are currently searching for the accused and are carrying out further investigation into the allegations.
Investigators are expected to record statements, examine digital evidence and review hotel records and CCTV footage.
Digital Connections May Also Be Examined
Since the woman allegedly met the accused through social media, investigators may also examine relevant digital communications and online interactions as part of the probe.
Such evidence can potentially help establish the nature of the relationship between the two individuals and the sequence of events preceding the alleged incidents.
Investigation to Establish Facts
The allegations in the case are serious, but the exact circumstances will be established through the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
Police will need to examine the available evidence, including CCTV recordings, hotel records, medical findings and any relevant digital communications.
The accused’s response to the allegations was not immediately available.
Broader Concern Over Online Safety
The case also highlights concerns surrounding interactions that begin through social media and subsequently move into offline meetings.
Police and cybersecurity experts have repeatedly advised people to exercise caution when meeting individuals first encountered online, particularly when the meeting involves unfamiliar locations or professional offers.
However, each case must be assessed on the basis of evidence and the specific circumstances involved.
A 22-year-old makeup artist in Delhi has alleged that a man she met through social media sexually assaulted her twice.
According to her complaint, she was allegedly given a drugged cold drink during the first incident and later assaulted again at a hotel in the GTB Nagar area on August 8.
The woman also alleged that the accused threatened her when she resisted and had earlier persuaded her not to approach police by promising marriage.
Police have registered an FIR, taken the woman for medical treatment and seized hotel CCTV footage and entry registers. The accused is currently being searched for as the investigation continues.
The allegations are based on the complainant’s statement and police sources. The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through due legal process.
(Economy India)
