Cuttack, Ap 20: Cuttack police have arrested a gym trainer for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman multiple times under the pretext of marriage. The incidents reportedly took place in several hotels across the city.The accused has been identified as 27-year-old Tofan Behera from Chhatrapur, Ganjam district, currently residing in Nimpur, Jagatpur. Following the complaint lodged at Badambadi Police Station, the police registered a case and took the accused into custody. He has been sent for court proceedings.According to reports, the 22-year-old victim from the Badambadi area had visited a gym in Jagatpur in 2025 to enroll in training. There, she became acquainted with the trainer, Tofan. Initially, a romantic relationship developed between them, and Tofan later proposed marriage, which the woman agreed to.However, under the promise of marriage, Tofan allegedly took the victim to various hotels in Cuttack and repeatedly subjected her to sexual assault. Subsequently, Tofan refused to marry her and also denied her further contact, leaving the victim with no option but to approach the Badambadi Police Station.Police have registered a formal case against Tofan, and he remains in custody as investigations continue
Gym Trainer arrested for alleged repeated sexual assault on woman on pretext of marriage
