Apr 24, 2012: Man held after ex-girlfriend alleges rape

TNN | Apr 24, 2012, 02.27AM IST

MUMBAI: A 25-year-old man was arrested by the Samta Nagar police on Monday, after his ex-girlfriend filed a case of rape and cheating against him.

The complainant is a 22-year-old chartered accountancy student from Kandivli (E). She told the police that the accused, Bhavik Limbad, got intimate with her after making false promises of marriage. She realized she was being conned when Limbad got set to tie the knot with another girl.

"We have arrested Limbad under sections 376 and 420 of the IPC. He will be produced before a metropolitan court on Tuesday. The complainant underwent a medical examination and the reports are awaited," a senior official said.

The victim is a native of Rajasthan and came to Mumbai two years ago. She stayed at Akurli Road in Kandivali East.

She started attending a coaching class for her chartered accountancy course preparation. At the coaching class, she got friendly with a youth who introduced her to Limbad. "The victim and Limbad got close. After he promised to marry her, the couple had a physical relationship. But the victim soon learnt that Limbad was planning to marry another girl from Dahisar," a police official said.

The victim told Limbad to stand by his promise and marry her, but he severed all contact with her. The victim even tried to end her life unsuccessfully on two occasions. Eventually, she decided to approach the police against Limbad. "The victim had come to my office and after hearing her out, I directed her to the Samta Nagar police station," DCP Rajendra Dabhade said. A case was registered on Saturday night and Limbad was held on Monday.
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