On 16th January, Gulriha Police of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, booked Aman alias Jalaluddin for sexually exploiting a woman on the pretext of marriage for over a year. Jalaluddin, who is a resident of Madhwalya in Maharajganj district, fled with her jewellery and cash when she pressured him to marry her.
According to media reports, the victim is a mother of two. She got married in 2013 and moved to the Gida area with her husband. Due to financial hardships at home, she started a tea stall near the BRD Medical College area to support her children. During this time, she came into contact with Jalaluddin, who ran a clothing shop nearby.
As time passed, Jalaluddin gained her trust. He convinced her to leave her husband by promising that he would take care of her and her children. The woman stated in her complaint that she trusted him and left her husband. Jalaluddin sexually exploited her for over a year, and whenever she asked him about marriage, he would evade the question.
Meanwhile, he forcibly took her jewellery and cash. As she ran out of money, the victim was forced to set up a tea and snack stall near the railway station. However, Jalaluddin would come every evening and take away the cash she had earned.
On 9th January, the victim once again insisted on marriage. When she continued to pressure him, he allegedly confined her to a room, assaulted her, and later absconded. A week later, when Jalaluddin did not return, the victim filed a complaint at Gulriha Police Station seeking justice.
Following the complaint, an FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation into the matter is underway to determine the full extent of the offences.
