New Delhi, Aug 21 - A 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped by her landlord in the national capital, police said Friday.

The woman, who was staying with her mother for the past six months after some problems with her husband, was raped by the landlord Surjeet Singh, 32, Thursday night in east Delhi's Mandawali area, a police officer said.

'The woman was sleeping alone in the room while her mother and siblings were sleeping on the terrace. Finding her alone, Surjeet entered the room and raped her,' the officer said.

According to the police, Surjeet escaped from the spot after the woman started crying for help.

'Her medical report has confirmed rape and we are trying to nab the culprit,' the officer added.