Rape case filed against former collector of Janjgir-Champa district

An FIR has been registered against the then collector of Janjgir-Champa district JK Pathak for allegedly raping a woman, said Superintendent of police Parul Mathur on Wednesday.

The Superintendent of police said the woman alleged that the incident took place on May 15.

"A woman filed a complaint today against the collector and said she alleged that he used to send her obscene messages and raped her in his office. A detailed statement was taken and mobile records were verified," SP told the reporters.

A case has been filed under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the investigation is underway.

( With inputs from ANI )