The accused has been identified as Nirakar Naik, PEO, Badakarlakot gram panchayat.
As per the complaint filed by the victim at Jaipatna Police Station, Nirakar barged into her house located in the same village on April 28 while she was alone. After overpowering her the accused allegedly outraged her modesty.
Acting upon the complaint, a police team led by Jaipatna IIC Rashmita Pradhan arrested Nirakar from her home and produced before a local court.