Delhi Police book IAF officer in Ambala on charge of rape

She also alleged that the officer promised to marry her and took her with him during his temporary duties at various air force units in Jaisalmer, Phalodi and Pathankot in 2022 and introduced her as his wife.

The complainant further alleged the accused took her to his native place in West Bengal where an engagement ceremony was performed. According to her, when she later came across photographs of the officer along with his wife and children, she confronted him at his official residence in Ambala where he allegedly raped her on November 16. The officer is also alleged to have threatened her with dire consequences if she complained against him.

Meanwhile, the Wing Commander has approached Patiala House Court in New Delhi and obtained interim protection from arrest till January 3, 2024.

When contacted, the PRO Defence, Western Command, quoted IAF authorities as saying, “We are aware of the allegations and the FIR. The officer is fully cooperating with the investigation.”