A routine office celebration in Rajasthan has triggered a serious criminal investigation and raised fresh concerns about workplace safety. A woman manager has accused the CEO of her company and two others of gangrape after a birthday party in Udaipur, leading to swift police action and arrests.
The incident took place last Saturday after a birthday party hosted by the Chief Executive Officer of a private IT company in Udaipur. The woman, who works as a manager in the same firm, attended the gathering along with other colleagues.
As the evening progressed, guests began to leave. According to the woman’s complaint, she was left alone at the venue. Police said she then accepted an offer of a lift home from the company’s female executive head.
‘Offered a lift, then incapacitated’
In her statement to the police, the woman said that the company’s female executive head then offered to drop her home. She got into the car, in which the CEO and the executive head’s husband, who is a resident of Meerut, were also present.
Police said that during the drive, the accused allegedly stopped at a shop and bought something resembling cigarettes, which was offered to the woman. However, several earlier reports said that the accused purchased liquor and forcibly made her consume alcohol.
The woman alleged that she lost consciousness after consuming the substance.
Alleged Assault Inside Moving Vehicle
In her complaint, the woman said she regained consciousness while she was being sexually assaulted inside the moving vehicle. She alleged that all three accused were involved despite her attempts to resist.
She further stated that she was allegedly kept inside the car until the early hours of the morning. The accused later dropped her off at her residence.
The woman said she experienced severe pain and weakness following the incident.
Medical Examination and Police Case
The woman underwent a medical examination at a private hospital. According to her complaint, the medical report confirmed sexual assault. After receiving the medical report, she approached the police.
Based on her statement, police registered a case at Sukher police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
CEO Among 3 Arrested
All three accused, the CEO, the female executive head, and her husband, were arrested on Thursday after questioning and produced before a court.
“The accused were arrested following the registration of a case at Sukher police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They were produced before a court on Thursday and sent on a four-day police remand,” Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal said.
Investigation Handed Over to Senior Officer
Police said the woman’s medical examination has been conducted and her statements have been recorded. The investigation has now been handed over to Additional Superintendent of Police Madhuri Verma.
Police officials confirmed that further investigation into the case is ongoing.
