A police constable was arrested on Monday from Colaba area here on charges of rape.

Praneeta (name changed), (27) a resident of Borivili, met constable Deepak Chauhan (47), who was a telephone operator with MHADA office, in 2003. Her frequent visits to the MHADA office for her rented house in Borivili developed into a relationship with Deepak. After few days Deepak changed his profession and joined the police force. For five years they continued their affair.