Govt official booked for raping woman in UPs Shamli

An official of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation was booked for allegedly raping a woman in Shamli district, police said on Saturday.

According to a complaint lodged by the woman, the official allegedly raped her when she had come to his office on Friday demanding restoration of power supply.

A case was registered against the official on the basis of the complaint and a probe was underway, police added.

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