Dentist sent to custody on rape charges

A dentist, who was arrested on charges of enticing a girl and raping her, was sent to 14 days` judicial custody by a local court here on Monday.

Sirsa (Haryana): A dentist, who was arrested on charges of enticing a girl and raping her, was sent to 14 days` judicial custody by a local court here on Monday.
Jasbir Singh, who ran a dental clinic in Bappan village, was booked for abducting the girl after the victim`s family members lodged a complaint.

Jasbir is a resident of Lakdanwali village and during the course of investigation, the girl was recovered from Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, police said.

The accused initially managed to flee, but was later on nabbed, they added.

On the basis of the victim`s statement, police had slapped sections relating to sexual assault against the accused and he was produced before a magistrate today.

PTI

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