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Crime
Gwalior Woman Accuses Ex-Husband of Sexual Assault and Threats After Divorce
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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A 21‑year‑old woman in Gwalior’s Bahoripur area has filed a criminal complaint against her ex‑husband, alleging that he committed sexual assault and threatened to kill her after their divorce. Both parties reportedly continue to live in the same house, occupying separate rooms.
In the Bahoripur neighbourhood of Gwalior, a 21‑year‑old woman has lodged a formal complaint against her former husband, accusing him of committing sexual assault and threatening to kill her after their divorce. The complainant says the two continue to share the same residence, each occupying a separate room. The police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The filing came after the couple’s divorce was finalized, but the ex‑husband allegedly continued to harass the woman, culminating in the alleged assault and death threats. The complainant has requested a protective order to prevent further contact.
Law enforcement officials have taken the complaint seriously, noting that the accused is currently residing in the same property as the victim. The police are investigating the allegations and will determine whether to file charges under the IPC and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
The case highlights the challenges faced by divorced women in India who remain in shared homes, where safety concerns can arise. Legal experts say that victims can seek immediate protection through the court system.
The authorities have urged the accused to cooperate with the investigation and have advised the complainant to keep a record of any further incidents.
The filing came after the couple’s divorce was finalized, but the ex‑husband allegedly continued to harass the woman, culminating in the alleged assault and death threats. The complainant has requested a protective order to prevent further contact.
Law enforcement officials have taken the complaint seriously, noting that the accused is currently residing in the same property as the victim. The police are investigating the allegations and will determine whether to file charges under the IPC and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
The case highlights the challenges faced by divorced women in India who remain in shared homes, where safety concerns can arise. Legal experts say that victims can seek immediate protection through the court system.
The authorities have urged the accused to cooperate with the investigation and have advised the complainant to keep a record of any further incidents.