Mumbai: ‘Malabar Hill rapist a master manipulator’

Updated On: 08 July, 2023 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Anurag Kamble

Man who raped 17-yr-old after befriending her at Marine Drive is a neuropsychology nerd and had made his boss pay for his rented home, say cops

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Indrajit Guhneogi, the accused, met the girl, a Tardeo resident, at Marine Drive on June 23. Representation pic

The 29-year-old engineer, who allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl in Malabar Hill, is passionate about neuropsychology and has extensively read on the subject, said police. Indrajit Guhneogi saw the girl sobbing at Marine Drive and struck a conversation. Using his knowledge on neuropsychology, he befriended her and offered to counsel her at his house whenever needed. It was during these visits that he allegedly raped her, police said.

Police said people in Guhneogi’s family were in defence services and even he had desperately tried to get into defence five times, but had failed each time. It was for the defence exams that he studied neuropsychology. “He has detailed understanding of the subject and has also conducted sessions about human psychology. He used his knowledge to counsel the victim to trap her,” said a cop. Guhneogi landed a job at a boutique in posh Malabar Hill using his ‘skills’, police said.

How he met the girl

The Std XII student, who lives in Tardeo, had an argument with her mother on June 23. Upset, she travelled to Marine Drive to collect her thoughts. Around 10.30 pm, Guhneogi noticed her sobbing and approached her. He struck up a conversation with her, offered “counselling” and offered to help her further. They exchanged their mobile phone numbers and she returned home.

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