22-year-old found herself without clothes, felt pain in private part:Alleged rape at Bhopal railway station’s VIP guest house; police held 2 suspect engineers

Today in Madhya Pradesh Crime Files, we discuss a high-profile rape case in Bhopal that raised serious concerns about railway security. The case of a 22-year-old woman being allegedly raped in the VIP guest house of Bhopal Railway Station made headlines nationwide. The accusation was initially against two senior railway engineers, but as the investigation unfolded, the story took unexpected turns. What exactly happened in the VIP room of Bhopal Railway Station that day? How did the railway engineers become entangled in the case, and what happened to them? Read Crime Files Part-1… One phone call created a stir On 26 September 2020, around 1 PM, the phone rang in the Dial-100 vehicle parked near Bhopal Railway Station. As soon as a policeman answered, a trembling voice of a girl came from the other side: I… I am speaking from the VIP rest room of Bhopal Station… I need help, something very bad has happened to me. Swift action and media sensation News of the alleged rape in the railway station’s VIP guest house created a sensation in the city. The case was so serious that it quickly spread across the country. The next day, it dominated newspaper headlines. The railway took immediate action, dismissing both accused employees, and the GRP sent them to jail. As the investigation progressed, twists and unexpected characters emerged, completely changing the course of the case. It became clear this was not just a case of rape, but something much more complex. What happened that morning? The story begins on 26 September 2020. The country was recovering from the first wave of Covid, and people who had returned home during lockdown were heading back to cities in search of jobs. Among them was 22-year-old Hina (name changed) from Jhansi, who arrived in Bhopal with a friend seeking employment. Entry into the guest house A little later, Rajesh arrived in his car and took Hina to room number 2 of the VIP dormitory on platform number 1, which he had already booked. Rajesh told Hina to get ready, saying he would bring his “sir” for the interview at 10 AM. 10:00 AM Rajesh returned with his companion, Alok Malviya. They carried fruits, cold drinks, and a bottle of liquor in a bag. Rajesh gave Hina a cold drink. According to her, after drinking it, she felt dizzy and went to bed to sleep. 1:00 PM When Hina woke up, she was horrified. She found herself without clothes, wrapped only in a white sheet. Her hands trembled, her breathing was rapid, and she was overwhelmed with fear, shame, anger, and helplessness. She gathered her courage, picked up her phone, and dialed 100. Shocking facts revealed in the investigation After the initial investigation, the police sent both accused to jail. A liquor bottle, snack packets, and some objectionable items were recovered from the railway guest house room. At first glance, it appeared to be a straightforward rape case. But soon, the statement of guest house helper Narmada Prasad Kallu cast doubts on the story. Accused declared themselves innocent Both Rajesh Tiwari and Alok Malviya claimed innocence in court and presented their arguments. Rajesh Tiwari’s side: He stated that the girl had sent him a friend request on Facebook. Three months later, she called him, saying she was coming to Bhopal to take an exam. According to him, he only picked her up at the station and, after dropping her at the guest house, returned home. Alok Malviya’s side: Alok claimed he didn’t know the girl at all. He alleged that the then TI of GRP framed him in a false case because he had warned about cutting electricity connections of policemen illegally residing in railway quarters. Medical report turned the whole story around The entire case hinged on the medical report. When it arrived, it surprised everyone. It showed no signs of external or internal injuries on the girl’s body. There was no evidence to confirm rape. Most importantly, no DNA samples of the accused were found on the girl’s clothes or body—critical evidence in such cases. The medical report raised many questions, leaving the case unresolved. Read in Crime Files Part-2 If this wasn’t rape, what exactly happened in the closed VIP guest house room that day?Was the girl framing the railway employees?Was this part of a larger conspiracy?