Suspended Deputy Collector arrested for alleged sexual assault in Madhya Pradesh
Arvind Mahour, a deputy collector in Madhya Pradesh, India, has been arrested following allegations of sexual assault under the guise of marriage. The official had previously been suspended for misconduct and irregularities before being reinstated.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues regarding the accountability of government officials and the enforcement of new legal provisions concerning deceptive sexual relationships.
A deputy collector in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a woman on the pretext of marriage, just months after he was suspended for alleged misconduct with another woman, police said on Thursday (June 4, 2026).
The report relies on police statements and official records, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the ongoing legal proceedings.
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