Andaman & Nicobar Island, September 12: In a shocking incident, a case of an unnatural death of an officer Lt Commander Neeraj Kumar has been reported at INS Kardip, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. According to an ANI update, the case has been handed over to local police for necessary investigations. The Indian Navy has informed that the next of the kin of the officers have been informed. Navy Officer & 8 Time Mr India Winner Arrested for Raping Woman in Kerala, Faces Charges Under SC/ST Atrocities (Prevention) Act.

As per reports, the naval officer has committed suicide by shooting himself at INS Kardip.

A few days back,  a 38-year-old Navy officer and an eight-time winner of Mr India title has been arrested in Kottayam on charges of raping a woman, in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala. The police arrested the man on Sunday, according to media reports. The woman's father lodged a complaint with the police on behalf of the woman.

The woman's father alleged that the Navy officer raped his daughter by making false promises of marrying her. The officer allegedly forced himself on the woman after calling her to meet at a hotel in Kottayam a few days back.

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