India, July 23 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) Ahilyanagar city head Kiran Kale has been arrested by the Ahilyanagar police under rape charges on Tuesday. A case was registered against Kale at Kotwali police station late on Monday night as per the complaint filed by a 21-year-old woman from Karjat in Ahilyanagar district. Taking cognisance of the complaint, Kale was arrested by the Police on Tuesday early morning.

According to police, in the 2019 election, when Kale visited Karjat, the victim met him for the first time. Then, via social media platforms, they came in contact with each other. After marrying, the woman allegedly faced domestic abuse from her husband, particularly under the influence of alcohol.

Then, seeking help, she contacted Kale. T...