Youth booked for sexual assault on false promise of marriage in Phagwara
Youth booked for sexual assault in Phagwara

The Goraya police have registered a case against a youth under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly sexually assaulting a 28-year-old woman on the false promise of marriage. The incident occurred in the Phagwara area, and the accused has not been arrested yet.

Details of the Complaint

According to the police, the woman stated in her complaint that she became friends with the accused. In December 2025, he took her to a location near Chaheru in Phagwara, where he established physical relations with her after assuring her that he would marry her. Later, he allegedly assaulted her.

Police Action and Investigation

The police registered a Zero First Information Report (FIR) based on the woman's complaint. The case has been transferred to the Satnampura police station in Phagwara for further investigation. Authorities stated that the allegations are under investigation, and no arrest has been made so far.

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The Goraya police are conducting a thorough inquiry into the matter. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.

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