55-Year-Old Woman Alleges Assault by Befriended Man in Delhi

A 55-year-old woman has accused a man named Sunil of drugging and sexually assaulting her. They became friends earlier this year, and Sunil allegedly invited her to Safdarjung, drugged her, and then assaulted her. The police have registered an FIR, and further investigation is underway.

A 55-year-old woman has come forward with allegations that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by a man she had befriended a few months prior, police stated on Wednesday.

The individual accused of the crime is identified as Sunil, aged 35, according to authorities. Police said they received a PCR call at the Safdarjung Enclave police station on September 30, reporting a sexual assault. The woman informed the police that she had met Sunil on January 1 near Lodhi Road. He introduced himself as a company driver and offered her a lift. Sunil asked for her help in finding a flat in Delhi, leading them to exchange phone numbers and stay in regular contact, police noted.

On June 20, Sunil invited the woman to Safdarjung, where he offered her a drink laced with an unknown substance, causing her to lose consciousness, according to her allegations. She stated that Sunil took her to a hotel, where he allegedly raped her, police said. Based on her complaint, an FIR has been registered under sections of rape as per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A senior police officer stated that further investigation is currently underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)