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Crime
Husband and Friend Allegedly Rape Wife in Chandrapur Over Character Suspicion
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 03:47 PM
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Police in Chandrapur have registered a case after a husband, aided by a friend, allegedly raped his wife, citing doubts about her character.
Authorities in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, reported that a married woman was allegedly assaulted by her husband together with a male associate. The police statement said the two men forced the victim to undergo sexual assault, claiming they were motivated by suspicions regarding her personal character.
The incident was brought to the attention of local law enforcement after the victim or her relatives lodged a complaint. Investigators have recorded the allegations and opened a formal First Information Report (FIR) under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Police officials confirmed that the case is being investigated on a priority basis, with forensic examinations and witness statements being collected. The accused have been identified as the husband and his friend, and they are likely to face charges of rape, criminal conspiracy and other related offences.
The incident has sparked concern among community leaders, who emphasized the need for swift justice and highlighted the broader issue of domestic violence and gender‑based crimes in the region.
The incident was brought to the attention of local law enforcement after the victim or her relatives lodged a complaint. Investigators have recorded the allegations and opened a formal First Information Report (FIR) under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Police officials confirmed that the case is being investigated on a priority basis, with forensic examinations and witness statements being collected. The accused have been identified as the husband and his friend, and they are likely to face charges of rape, criminal conspiracy and other related offences.
The incident has sparked concern among community leaders, who emphasized the need for swift justice and highlighted the broader issue of domestic violence and gender‑based crimes in the region.