Team Goemkarponn
PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have arrested a 25-year-old man from Ballari, Karnataka, in connection with a case involving allegations of rape, cheating and criminal intimidation on the pretext of marriage.
According to police, the victim lodged a complaint alleging that the accused befriended her and established a physical relationship with her by falsely promising to marry her. She further alleged that he later refused to marry her.
The woman also alleged that the accused administered intoxicating drinks to her in order to sexually assault her. She further claimed that he threatened her by posting her private photographs on social media platforms.
Based on the complaint, Porvorim Police registered an FIR and formed a team that travelled to Hyderabad and Ballari, Karnataka. The accused was apprehended from Ballari on August 2, 2026.
The arrested accused has been identified as Ravi Teja (25), a resident of Moka, Ballari, Karnataka. He has been arrested under Sections 69, 123 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The police team comprised PSI Viraj Sawant, Constables Akash Navelkar and Sangam Matonkar.
Further investigation is in progress under the supervision of PI Tukaram Chavan and SDPO Vishwesh Karpe.
