GUWAHATI: A 25-year-old model from Assam who went to Kanpur to perform at a function, was allegedly raped by former director of a prominent club.
According to reports, the victim was raped in the presence of five aides of the accused, Amit Agarwal.
The victim also a former Miss Assam was hired by Saksham Sahu to participate in a 'Rang Barse Pool Party' organised at the Jungle Water World in Mandhna.
"The incident took place around 10 p.m. on Sunday night. After that the police raided the scene immediately, but the accused had escaped by then. In the bungalow, in which the incident was carried out, Eco Sports and Creta cars were found standing. Both were confiscated by the police," Superintendent of Police (SP) Anil Kumar told IANS.
Further the police said that Amit Agarwal took the victim from the car to the bungalow of builder Samir Aggarwal. This bungalow is located near the commissioner-bungalow of Kanpur, counted among the very safe zones and posh areas. Late on Sunday, a girl was screaming in the bungalow, which created panic among the people living nearby.
Police have booked the main accused, Amit Agarwal, on charges of rape, while his five aides under IPC sections 354 and 120 B.
