New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- A 27-year-old woman employed at Safdarjung Hospital has alleged that a delivery boy raped her after befriending her on Instagram and impersonating an Army Lieutenant, police said on Monday.

The complainant stated that she came in contact with the accused, Aarav Malik, through Instagram.

Between April 30 and September 27, the alleged accused maintained regular communication with her via Instagram and WhatsApp, during which he falsely posed as an Army Lieutenant posted in Kashmir.

He is said to have sent photographs of himself wearing a military uniform to strengthen his deception. Subsequently, the accused visited the complainant's residence, offered her something to eat, and allegedly committed sexual assault, acc...