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Aspiring model alleges rape, blackmailing by Ranchi man; accused booked 
Aspiring model has alleged rape and blackmailing by Ranchi man

Aspiring model alleges rape, blackmailing by Ranchi man; accused booked 

By Manzoor-ul-Hassan
May 31, 2023
05:59 pm

What's the story

An aspiring model from Bihar has accused the owner of a grooming academy in Ranchi, Jharkhand, of raping and blackmailing her.

The girl reportedly came to Ranchi for modeling but was forced to shift to Mumbai due to the abuse.

Meanwhile, following the victim's complaint, the Mumbai Police booked the accused named Tanveer Khan, who denied all the charges in a video message.

Details

Woman alleges she was raped and harassed since 2021: Report

A native of Bhagalpur in Bihar, the victim reportedly met Khan in Bihar, while attending a modeling workshop.

She claimed that he had raped her, harassed her, and blackmailed her since 2021, ANI reported.

The accused had also allegedly threatened her with severe repercussions if she reported the abuse to police or anyone else, the girl told ANI.

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Accused forced me to marry him and change religion: Victim

The woman further alleged in her complaint that she befriended Khan, who introduced himself as Yash, at the Ranchi grooming institute. She subsequently learned his real name, though.

She claimed that Khan made her drunk during Holi celebrations and took intimate pictures of her. He then started using physical violence and extortion to coerce her into marrying him and changing her religion.

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Watch: Testimonies from victim and Mumbai Police's response

#WATCH | The complainant lodged a complaint with Mumbai Police at Versova Police Station on 29th May. Since the incident took place in Ranchi, this case was transferred to Ranchi Police. We have lodged a proper FIR and we are investigating this case. Further action will be taken:… pic.twitter.com/Vr4nrQSMYh

— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2023
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Victim demands protection, case transferred from Mumbai to Ranchi

Fearing for her safety, she requested security from Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.

The Mumbai Police stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation and that the case has been transferred to Ranchi for further proceedings.

Khan has been charged under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 376(2)(N), 328, 506, 504, and 323, and IT Act section 67.

So far, no significant action has been taken.

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Accused Khan denies allegations, levels counter-accusations 

#WATCH | The allegations put against me are completely false. She circulated my nude photos among my friends and relatives. She took the help of her friends and boyfriend. She wanted to steal my data and use them," said the accused Tanveer Akhtar

(Source: Self-made video) pic.twitter.com/pc6e9bCGVs

— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2023
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