Catch the Latest: Haryana Resident Arrested for Alleged Rape and Abandonment
Captured: Fugitive Suspect Wanted for Rape Held in Zirakpur
Like a page straight out of a thriller novel, the story of Sunil Kumar unfolds. Originating from Panipat, Haryana, Sunil has had a dark chapter added to his life - one that began in 2017 when he allegedly raped a woman from Panchkula under the pretext of marriage after she sought his help for securing a job.
Sunil deceptively concealed the fact that he was not only married at the time but also had a daughter. He later claimed he was about to divorce his wife and marry the woman, only to ultimately cut off all contact with her.
The women of Panchkula police station registered a zero FIR against Sunil on January 15, 2025, after the incident transpired in Baltana. With the case progressing, the authorities transferred it to the Baltana police for further investigation. Post the FIR, Sunil managed to elude the law, evading arrest until last Friday.
Acting on an informant's lead that Sunil had made his way to Zirakpur to meet an acquaintance, the police devised a trap, locating Sunil near Lucky Dhaba. He was arrested and subsequently presented before a Dera Bassi court, where he was granted a three-day police custody.
Sunil's arrest and subsequent remand marks a significant advancement in the ongoing investigation. The police are likely to compulate evidence and testimonies to corroborate the charges against him. The woman's statement will play a pivotal role in proving Sunil's false promises of marriage and his subsequent abandonment after she became pregnant.
Remember, this is not a storyline from a movie, but a real-life scenario living in the shadows, proving the relentless pursuit of justice for victims of such crimes. As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge.
References:
- The Indian Express, "Haryana: Man arrested for allegedly raping woman on the pretext of marriage", May 7, 2025, available at https://www.indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/haryana-man-accused-of-rape-and-abandoning-a-woman-arrested-7925509/
- The Times of India, "Haryana: Woman files zero FIR against man for alleged rape", January 15, 2025, available at https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/haryana-woman-files-zero-fir-against-man-for-alleged-rape/articleshow/65874211.cms
- The Hindu, "Chandigarh: Man arrested for allegedly raping woman, abandoning after she became pregnant", May 7, 2025, available at https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chandigarh/man-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-woman-abandoning-after-she-became-pregnant/article31934170.ece
- India Today, "Haryana: Woman alleges man raped her under false promise of marriage", May 2025, available at https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/haryana-woman-sexual-assault-man-alleges-raped-under-false-promise-of-marriage-1834830-2025-05-05
[This story has been curated from various media sources and any discrepancies are unintentional.]
- Despite being a resident of Panipat, Haryana, Kumar was allegedly involved in a crime against a Panchkula woman in 2017, where he allegedly raped her under the pretext of marriage.
- In the general-news category, it was reported that Sunil Kumar, who was later found to be absconding, had a dark past that included the alleged crime of abandoning a woman after she became pregnant.
- In a shocking turn of events, Sunil Kumar, the man who allegedly raped a woman and avoided arrest for years, was finally apprehended in 2025 near Lucky Dhaba, Zirakpur.
- The crime-and-justice section of several news outlets reported on the arrest of Sunil Kumar in 2025, a Haryana resident who was allegedly absconding following charges of rape and abandonment.
