Ujjain: Ujjain Police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly getting a woman scrap collector drunk and raped her on a road in Agar Naka area of Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain. The crime occurred on Wednesday when the woman was lured by the man of marriage, he then offered her alcohol and raped her. He then threatened the woman of speaking about the rape before fleeing the spot.
The video of the rape clicked by an unidentified man went viral on social media, said Kotwali area’s City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Om Prakash Mishra.
“Accused Lokesh promised to marry her and made her drink alcohol. He then raped heron Wednesday. People who were passing by made the videos of the incident instead of stopping te crime. Lokesh later fled from the spot. After the effect of alcohol was written off, the woman filed the report, Lokesh was arrested”, said CSG Mishra.
Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a disturbing trend of increasing rape cases in recent years. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the state consistently ranks high in the country for reported rape incidents. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address this grave issue.
Factors contributing to the high rate of rape cases in Madhya Pradesh include socio-cultural factors, lack of awareness about sexual consent, and inadequate law enforcement. Additionally, the state’s vast rural areas and tribal communities often face unique challenges in accessing justice.
To combat this problem, the state government has implemented various initiatives, such as establishing fast-track courts for rape cases, increasing awareness about sexual harassment and assault, and strengthening law enforcement mechanisms. However, more needs to be done to ensure the safety and security of women and girls in Madhya Pradesh.
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