Delhi woman raped in Dharamshala hotel; accused in police custody
A woman who had travelled from Delhi to Himachal Pradesh with two friends has filed a rape complaint at McLeodganj Police Station, prompting investigation from local authorities. The alleged incident took place in a hotel in Dharamshala, where the woman claims she was sexually assaulted by a man known to one of the women in the group.
ANI
Jul 22, 2025 21:39 IST
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 22 (ANI): A woman from Delhi was allegedly raped by a man in a hotel in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala, police said on Tuesday.
According to officials, the woman had travelled from Delhi to Himachal Pradesh with two friends. She later filed a complaint at the McLeodganj Police Station, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Kangra Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bir Bahadur told ANI, "A woman registered a complaint at McLeodganj police station two days ago. She had come from Delhi to travel with two of her friends. In Jawalamukhi, she met a local man, who is known to one of her companions. After reaching Dharamshala, they stayed at a hotel. While the others went out, she stayed back, and during that time, the local man allegedly raped her."
ASP Bahadur said that the accused has been taken into custody. "The accused has been taken into custody and is currently in three-day police remand. The victim has been medically examined. Further investigation is underway..." he added.
More details are awaited. (ANI)
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