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Woman files rape complaint against brother-in-law in Gwalior
A 23-year-old married woman in Gwalior has accused her brother-in-law of sexual assault after he allegedly confined her on the terrace of their home. The woman filed a police complaint days after the alleged incident, citing fear and social stigma.
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A sexual assault complaint has been registered in Gwalior's Thattipur police station area following allegations by a 23-year-old woman against her brother-in-law. According to the woman's account, the alleged incident occurred on the night of February 28, 2026, when she went to the terrace to collect clothes. The accused allegedly locked the gate and committed the act while threatening her with violence, the police complaint states. The woman said she was later dropped in Morena by the accused on March 2. The victim remained silent due to fear of threats and social ostracism, according to her statement. She subsequently approached the police station accompanied by her mother and grandmother to file the formal complaint. The case has been registered and investigations are underway, police sources confirmed.