SRINAGAR, SEPT 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR against Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander PK Sehrawat following allegations of rape, harassment, and stalking made by a female Flying Officer stationed in Srinagar. The complaint, which accuses Sehrawat of sexual assault during a New Year’s party at the Officers’ Mess, has led to charges under Section 376(2) of the Indian Penal Code, relating to aggravated rape by a person in authority.
According to FIR, the complainant, a young female officer (name withheld), has accused Wing Commander PK Sehrawat of sexual assault and harassment. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of December 31, 2023, during a New Year’s party held at the Officers’ Mess. The officer alleges that Sehrawat sexually assaulted her in his room after asking her to collect a gift. Despite her repeated pleas to stop and attempts to resist, she was forced into a distressing situation.
In her complaint, the victim writes of a troubling series of events following the assault. The complainant claims that the investigation was mishandled, with significant delays and procedural lapses. Despite her efforts to report the incident, she faced considerable obstacles, including a lack of timely medical examination and biased treatment from the Internal Committee formed to investigate the case.
The complaint further alleges that instead of receiving support, she encountered continuous harassment, including unwarranted monitoring of her personal communications and social interactions. She claims that this ongoing harassment has led to severe psychological distress and has significantly impacted her mental health.,
Meanwhile, the Police Station Budgam has assigned an Inspector rank officer to oversee the investigation of the sensitive case. (KDC)
