New Delhi: In a shocking incident that created a sensation in Kerala, police arrested a 38-year-old Navy officer following the charges of allegedly raping a woman. Seeking justice for his daughter, the father of the victim had lodged a complaint with the police while he alleged that the Navy officer, identified as Murali Kumar had raped his daughter by luring her on the pretext of marrying her.
Reportedly, Murali Kumar who is a chief petty officer of Navy in Mumbai was arrested by Kerala police on Sunday last and the court had remanded him to judicial custody. He has also been charged under the SC/ST Atrocities (Prevention) Act.
Police officials informed that media that they would file a report with naval authorities on the heinous crime.
It may be mentioned that the victim who is in her early 20's had alleged that Kumar raped her when she went to a hotel to meet him after Kumar befriended her on the Social Media. He had allegedly invited her to the hotel room.
Murali Kumar apart from being a Naval Officer is also a professional bodybuilder and a two-time Mr. Asia title holder. He is also credited with winning the prestigious Mr. India title for eight times.