Rourkela, Jan 21: In a shocking incident, a man was arrested for allegedly raping his sister-in-law in Tangirpali police station limits in Rourkela.

The accused has been identified as Jagannath Patra.

According to reports, Patra took the woman to a jungle and allegedly raped here.

The woman filed a written complaint against Patra on January 16, basing on the police registered a case.

Later, the police launched a probe into the matter and arrested Patra on Wednesday.

“ A case (5/21) has been registered under Sections 376(2)(F), 294, 323and 506 of IPC,” said a police officer.