Kathua, 3 October (H.S.): The Badi Brahmana Police Station has arrested an Army soldier in connection with an alleged rape case on the complaint of a woman.

Police said the woman has accused the soldier of rape. The accused soldier has been identified as Anup M, a resident of Kollam district, Kottam, Kerala, and is currently posted in the Satwari military area. The complainant is a college student and a resident of Badodi village. Based on the student’s complaint, a case has been registered against the soldier at the Badi Brahmana Police Station in Samba district.

Police officials stated that the girl reported the incident to the Bari Brahmana Police Station. Police took action, registered a case under relevant sections and arrested soldier Anup M.

Police said on September 23 an FIR was registered at Police Station Bari Brahmana under sections, 64/126(2), and 351(2) BNS against unknown accused persons. Immediately after registration of the case, investigation was set into motion.

During the course of investigation, both human intelligence (HUMINT) and Technological Inputs (TECHINT) were effectively utilized. On the basis of these coordinated efforts, the suspect was identified as Anoop M, son of Mohana B, resident of Bhabanam Bakkanda, Tehsil Kottarakkar, District Kullar.Following his identification, a dedicated police team of PS, Bari Brahmana traced and apprehended the suspect. After his arrest, the accused was subjected to detailed enquiry proceedings wherein he voluntarily admitted his guilt with respect to the offences committed and as recorded in the instant FIR. Further investigation is going on, police said.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar