Police Officer Arrested in Mumbai Over Rape Allegation in West Bengal

Sub-Inspector Ajmal Haque of Nalhati police station in Birbhum district was arrested in Mumbai on charges of raping a woman at a guest house in Salt Lake, West Bengal. The Bidhannagar East police brought him to Kolkata on transit remand following the arrest.

The accused officer is slated to appear before the Bidhannagar court, where police are expected to seek his custody for further interrogation in connection with the alleged assault.

The arrest comes as West Bengal continues to grapple with serious crimes involving law enforcement personnel. The case has drawn attention to accountability measures within the state police force, with authorities moving swiftly to apprehend the accused across state lines.

Details regarding the circumstances of the alleged crime and the exact date of the incident remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing as police work to establish a complete timeline of events and gather evidence related to the case.