Shimla, Sept. 26 -- A woman has accused former Kullu Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Vikas Shukla of sexual exploitation, physical assault, and issuing death threats, alleging police inaction despite repeated complaints.

The complainant, a government employee, alleged she was targeted in 2021 after approaching Shukla over a property dispute. She claimed Shukla called her to his official residence under the pretext of discussing the case, then threatened and coerced her into a physical relationship under false promises of marriage. She also alleged she was forced to undergo two abortions.

The woman said the situation turned violent on September 24, 2024, when she was again called to Shukla's residence. She alleged Shukla and two associates...