Custody of Jet airways co-pilot extended in rape case

Mumbai: Police custody of a co-pilot with Jet Airways, arrested for allegedly raping an air-hostess, was extended till June 8 by a local court in Bangalore on Saturday.
Varun Agarwal (27) was arrested on May 29 from the domestic airport here, for raping a 22-year-old air hostess on several occasions since May 2009 under the pretext of marrying her.
The police today sought further custody of the accused stating that investigation was underway and medical reports of the victim and accused were still awaited.
Varun had proposed to marry the victim, who rejected his proposals several times. However, in 2008, she relented and agreed to his proposal, police said. He took her to a temple and presented her a ring and convinced her to stay at his house in suburban Marol.
Varun kept postponing their marriage following which the victim approached the police and lodged a complaint.
05/06/10 Press Trust Of India/Hindustan Times

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