Uttar Pradesh Shocker! Man rapes 75-yr-old grandmother in Shahjahanpur, threatens her, 'if you inform anyone..."

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A shocking incident came to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur where a 25-year old man allegedly raped his maternal grandmother.

The incident took place in the Khutar area of Shahjahanpur district. 

Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Manoj Kumar Awasthi said, "On Thursday night, the elderly woman was sleeping at home when her grandson Akhilesh Kumar allegedly took her to his room and forced himself on her."

The accused also threatened to kill her if she informed anyone about the incident, he said.

A case has been registered against the accused grandson for rape and issuing death threats.

The 75-year-old was sent to a hospital for medical examination and the police have launched a search for the accused, the police official added.