Lucknow: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly raped by an unidentified man on Monday evening after she stepped out to defecate in the Itaunja area on the outskirts of the city, police said Tuesday.According to the preliminary investigation, the accused is believed to be a truck driver who was passing by when he allegedly dragged the woman into a nearby field and assaulted her. Police said the survivor sustained injuries while resisting.The incident was reported to have occurred around 9.30 pm. Family members told police they began searching when the woman did not return home for a long time. A short while later, she was seen walking back across the road and narrated the incident to relatives, who then informed the Itaunja police.Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North Zone) Twinkle Jain said a case has been registered and efforts are underway to identify and trace the accused. Police said the woman has been admitted to hospital for treatment and medical examination. A search operation has been launched in the area, and teams are checking local routes for truck movement and leads.
