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Domestic help alleges rape by Army Major on same day her husband committed suicide, case registered

Police said a case was registered at the Delhi Cantonment police station on September 25 based on a complaint filed by the woman.

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A domestic help was allegedly raped by an Army Major in southwest Delhi on the same day her husband committed suicide in July, police said today. 

They said a case was registered against the Army Major at the Delhi Cantonment police station on September 25 based on a complaint filed by the woman.

In her complaint, the woman has alleged that she was raped by the Major on July 12, the same day her husband allegedly killed himself, a senior police officer said.

During investigation, police learnt that the woman's husband had committed suicide in a servant quarter where they used to reside, he said. 

The woman was working at the Major's house even after the rape incident, he added.

A case has been registered, police said, adding the matter is being probed. 

(With PTI inputs)

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