Published On : Fri, May 2nd, 2025
By Nagpur Today Nagpur News

Nagpur Woman Duped and Raped After Social Media Friendship; Accused Booked

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Nagpur – A 34-year-old woman from Hudkeshwar, Nagpur, was allegedly raped and financially defrauded by a man she befriended on social media. Sakkardara police have registered a serious case against the accused, Umesh Parihar (age 34), a resident of Narkhed.

The shocking incident reportedly occurred between March 8 and March 18, 2025. According to police, the accused gained the woman’s trust by claiming that his mother was seriously ill, and coerced her into giving him ₹1.4 lakh in cash and online transfers.

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Later, he allegedly invited the woman to Hudkeshwar, forced her into a car, and took her to a hotel in the Sakkardara area. There, under the threat of defamation, he sexually assaulted her. When the woman later demanded her money back, the accused threatened and intimidated her.

Summoning courage, the woman finally lodged a complaint with the police.

Following her report, Umesh Parihar has been booked under Sections 376 (rape), 354(A) (sexual harassment), and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation is being conducted under the supervision of PSI Wakde.

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