Jalpaiguri police officer suspended after rape accusation
timesofindia.indiatimes.com — January 11, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC
A sub-inspector in Jalpaiguri has been accused of raping a woman from Siliguri at his home. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, and the woman filed a complaint on Saturday. She also claimed that six police officers harassed her when she attempted to register her complaint. The accused sub-inspector, Subrata Goon, has been suspended, and an investigation is underway. The woman's lawyer stated that police failed to conduct a medical examination despite multiple requests. The Jalpaiguri Superintendent of Police confirmed that steps will be taken based on the investigation's findings.
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