Mumbai, September 10: A woman flying officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) has filed a police complaint accusing a Wing Commander of rape, a report said. Acting on her complaint, the Budgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir has registered an FIR. Both officers are stationed in Srinagar. The woman officer has alleged she was forced into "oral sex" by the accused wing commander.

According to a report published by NDTV, the flying officer detailed ongoing harassment, sexual assault, and mental torture over the past two years in her complaint. She recounted an incident at a New Year party on December 31, 2023, where the Wing Commander allegedly lured her to his room under the pretext of giving her a gift. Once there, he allegedly forced her into oral sex and molested her. Despite her resistance, the wing commander continued to molest her. Finally, she pushed him away and managed to escape.

IAF Flying Officer Files Rape Case Against IAF Wing Commander

Following the incident, the officer sought advice from two other women officers, who encouraged her to file a complaint. “I can’t describe the mental agony, being an unmarried girl who joined forces and was treated in such a heinous manner,” the victim expressed her distress.

'Complainant Made to Sit With Wing Commander During Initial Probe'

An initial investigation was conducted by a Colonel-rank officer, during which the Wing Commander was made to sit with the complainant twice in January to record statements, the report added. The flying officer objected to his presence, and the investigation was subsequently closed, allegedly to “hide mistakes of administration.”

Complainant Alleges Bias and Delay in Medical Examination

Dissatisfied with the outcome, she filed a fresh application to the internal committee, which convened two months later. She accused the station authorities of bias and delaying a medical examination despite her repeated requests.

India Today reported that the Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR against the Wing Commander under Section 376(2) of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with aggravated rape by persons in positions of authority. The investigation is ongoing.

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