Mumbai Shocker: Man arrested for raping teacher

Mumbai (Maharashtra): A 45-year-old man has been arrested from the Navi Mumbai area for allegedly raping a 38-year-old teacher, officials said.

A case has been registered in Mumbai's RCF police station against the accused Ganesh Jayakumar Verma under Sections 376, 377, 354 and 506 of the IPC. The accused was produced before a local court which granted the police his custody, Police said.

Teacher Alleges Repeat Offence
On the complaint of the tutor living in the Chembur area of Mumbai, the police had registered a case under rape and other serious sections. According to the victim woman, the accused had earlier molested her on April 28.

Again on May 13 around 10.30 pm when she was alone at her house, the accused trespassed into her house and raped her, she alleged. He also threatened her with severe consequences if she told anyone about this incident, the victim said in her complaint to the police.

Police Intensify Investigation
A few days after the incident, the victim complained to the police and considering the seriousness of the matter, the police formed a team to nab him.

Accused's Attempts to Evade Capture
The accused, Ganesh Jayakumar Verma, displayed a calculated effort to evade capture. He deliberately switched off his mobile phone, making it challenging for the police to trace his location. Additionally, he frequently changed his whereabouts, further complicating the investigation.

Arrest and Custody Granted
Despite the accused's attempts to evade the authorities, the police remained committed to bringing him to justice. Through meticulous tracking of his location, law enforcement officers successfully apprehended Ganesh Jayakumar Verma. The accused was produced before a local court, which granted custody to the police.

(With inputs from ANI)