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Crime
Man Accused of Raping Woman in Indore After Pretending Marriage on Instagram
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:32 AM
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A man who befriended a woman on Instagram is accused of raping her in Indore, claiming a marriage proposal as a pretext.
A 32‑year‑old man was arrested in Indore after a woman accused him of raping her following a friendship that began on Instagram. The woman, who had been contacted by the man through the social media platform, was allegedly lured to a private residence under the pretext of discussing a marriage proposal.
She reported that the man had repeatedly asked for her personal details and promised to meet her in person. On the day of the alleged assault, he invited her to his apartment, where she claims the assault took place.
Indore police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused on the same day. The investigation is underway, and the accused has been remanded to police custody pending further inquiry.
The case has drawn attention to the growing concern over online predatory behaviour and the need for vigilance among users of social media platforms.
She reported that the man had repeatedly asked for her personal details and promised to meet her in person. On the day of the alleged assault, he invited her to his apartment, where she claims the assault took place.
Indore police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused on the same day. The investigation is underway, and the accused has been remanded to police custody pending further inquiry.
The case has drawn attention to the growing concern over online predatory behaviour and the need for vigilance among users of social media platforms.