Dy collector arrested on rape charges in Morena

Bhopal: A deputy collector has been arrested following allegations of rape made by a woman in Morena.The accused official, who was posted in Morena district, was taken into custody by the Morena’s Civil Lines Police on Wednesday night. He was remanded to judicial custody until June 19 by a district court.Police said the woman filed a report on June 3 stating that she befriended the accused on social media, after which he proposed marriage. The complainant alleged that the accused sexually exploited her under the false pretext of marriage between March 30, 2025, and June 3, 2026, at different locations.Following the complaint, police registered a case under relevant sections of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The FIR also names an associate for allegedly threatening the complainant to force a settlement.Meanwhile, the accused official denied all allegations, stating that he does not know the woman and is hearing her name for the first time. Following his arrest on Wednesday night, the accused experienced a sudden spike in blood pressure and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment at approximately 4:00 AM on Thursday before being produced in court.In September 2025, chief minister Mohan Yadav directed his suspension following separate complaints regarding improper conduct.Following his arrest, the accused official was suspended from his services on Thursday afternoon.