CHANDIGARH: A woman was allegedly raped inside a shop here, police has said.

The woman, who hails from Punjab, in her police complaint has alleged that one Sunil Kumar, a resident of Sector 23, raped her at a shop in Sector 22.

The accused, known to the victim, had threatened the woman with dire consequences if she reported the matter, police said.

A case under various IPC sections, including 376 ( rape), has been registered against the accused, they said.