Alleging rape by lawyer, woman climbs tree in Auraiya

KANPUR: A woman allegedly climbed a tree and threatened to end her life after accusing her lawyer of raping her under the pretext of marriage in Auraiya district on Monday.
“The woman, hailing from Ajitmal Kotwali police station limits of the district, reached the lawyer’s village close to Dibiyapur, climbed a tree and threatened to jump off if her demands were not met,” police said.
The police added that the woman is the lawyer’s client and had been knowing each other since she approached him to fight a domestic violence case against her husband and in-laws.
CO Surendra Nath added, “As per the woman, the lawyer, who is handling her case of domestic violence against her husband and in-laws, had developed physical relations with her and promised her that he will marry her. But recently, he refused to do so. Following which, the woman on Monday afternoon reached the lawyer’s village and climbed a tree and threatened to commit suicide.”
“We have received a complaint in this regard from the woman and are investigating the matter further,” CO added.
As she scaled up the tree, villagers gathered and urged her to come down. Later, they informed the local police. She came down after police persuaded her.