MUMBAI: An assistant municipal commissioner was arrested on Monday on charges of rape for maintaining a physical relationship with an architect by falsely promising marriage. Nitin Chandrapratap Shukla (37), the BMC ward officer of K-East (covering Andheri East and Vile Parle East), was taken into custody after attending a meeting on the upcoming census.
Background of the Case
Shukla had met the complainant when he was a sub-engineer in the building proposal department. According to the FIR registered on Sunday, he developed a relationship with her after she approached him in 2023 for approvals related to a project. Shukla allegedly assured her that he would divorce his wife.
Additional Allegations
The complainant also accused him of physical assault, creating fake accounts, circulating private content, and threatening to defame her. He will be produced before the Vikhroli court on Tuesday. Civic officials indicated that departmental action is likely, and he may face suspension if he remains in custody for 48 hours.
The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault.
