A disturbing case from Rajkot has sparked outrage after a 20-year-old woman accused a man of luring her into a relationship with the false promise of marriage and later sexually assaulting her multiple times before abandoning her. Police have registered a case and launched a search operation to arrest the accused.
According to officials from the Aji Dam Police Station, the complaint was filed by the young woman after the accused allegedly assaulted her four times in a single night and later admitted that he was already married.
How the Relationship Began
The victim, a resident of the Jangleshwar area, told police that the incident traces back about six months. While she was on her way to visit her grandmother, she encountered the accused near Bhavani Chowk. The man allegedly handed her a small piece of paper with his mobile number written on it.
Curious, the woman later contacted him, and the two began speaking regularly over the phone. During these conversations, the man identified himself as Sohil Ibrahim Notiyar and claimed to run a mobile repair shop named “A.P. Mobile” in the Mandadungar area of Rajkot.
Over time, their friendship developed into what the victim believed was a romantic relationship. To gain her trust, the accused reportedly gifted her a mobile phone and repeatedly assured her that he intended to marry her.
Family Discovers the Phone Conversations
According to the police complaint, the situation escalated on March 27, 2026, when the victim’s father discovered her talking on the phone with the accused. Angry over the matter, he scolded her and allegedly broke the phone.
The woman informed Sohil about the incident. Investigators say the accused then persuaded her to leave home and come to him, promising that he would marry her and take responsibility for her future.
Woman Taken to Relative’s House
On the night of March 31, 2026, the woman left her house and reached Pranami Chowk, where the accused picked her up on a motorcycle. From there, he took her to a relative’s house in Bhimraonagar, located in the Mandadungar area.
The victim alleged that around 11 p.m. that night, the accused again assured her that he would marry her. However, she told police that he then forcibly assaulted her despite her objections. According to her statement, the accused allegedly assaulted her four times during that same night.
Truth Revealed the Next Day
The following afternoon, around 3 p.m., the accused reportedly revealed that he was already married and therefore could not marry her. After making this admission, he allegedly left the woman there and disappeared.
Shocked and distressed, the woman returned home and narrated the entire incident to her family. Her relatives then approached the Aji Dam Police Station to file a formal complaint.
Police Investigation Underway
Police in Rajkot have registered a case against Sohil Ibrahim Notiyar under multiple sections related to sexual assault and deception. Officers confirmed that search teams have been formed and efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the accused.
Authorities said the investigation will also examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged promise of marriage and whether the accused intentionally misled the victim to exploit her trust.
Growing Concern Over Crimes Against Women
The case has once again raised serious concerns about crimes against women in Rajkot and the misuse of emotional relationships to commit exploitation. Local authorities have urged citizens, especially young women, to be cautious while forming relationships with individuals they meet in unfamiliar circumstances.
Police have assured the victim’s family that strict action will be taken once the accused is arrested. Meanwhile, the investigation continues as officials gather additional evidence and statements related to the case.