Rajkot Police Constable Faces Serious Charges in Prolonged Abuse Case
A police constable stationed at the Okha Marine police station in Rajkot has been formally booked on serious allegations of rape and blackmail targeting a 32-year-old woman. The case, registered on Tuesday, unveils a disturbing narrative of abuse spanning nearly a decade, rooted in deception and coercion.
From Acquaintance to Alleged Abuse: A Timeline of Events
According to the detailed complaint filed by the victim, her initial encounter with the accused constable, a resident of Okha employed in the police department, dates back to 2016. What began as a casual acquaintance gradually evolved into a friendship and subsequently developed into what the woman described as a romantic relationship.
During this period, the constable is alleged to have made repeated promises of marriage, leveraging this commitment to establish and maintain a physical relationship with the complainant. The woman's statement indicates that she consented to the relationship under the explicit understanding and assurance that it would lead to matrimony.
Broken Promises and Escalating Threats
The complaint further reveals that as the relationship continued, the accused constable failed to honor his marriage promise. When the woman attempted to sever ties and end the relationship, the situation took a menacing turn.
The constable allegedly resorted to threats and intimidation, warning the complainant that he would make private photos and videos of her public. This act of blackmail effectively coerced her into maintaining the physical relationship against her will, creating a cycle of fear and compliance.
Years of Alleged Non-Consensual Relations
Most alarmingly, the victim has stated that from 2016 through 2025—a period of approximately nine years—the accused police constable repeatedly engaged in sexual relations with her without her consent. These acts were perpetrated under the false pretense of an impending marriage, which never materialized.
The complaint paints a picture of sustained psychological manipulation and sexual violation, where the authority and position of the accused as a police officer may have contributed to the power dynamics at play. The Okha Marine police station has registered the case, and investigations are currently underway to verify the allegations and gather evidence.
This incident raises serious questions about accountability within law enforcement and highlights the vulnerabilities faced by individuals in relationships built on unequal power structures. The case underscores the importance of robust legal mechanisms to address such abuses, particularly when they involve individuals in positions of public trust.
