False implication in ‘rape’ case: Cops probe possibility of more such instances

Zirakpur, October 20

In the wake of a recent “rape” case in which a Mumbai native was found to be falsely implicated, the Mohali police are now probing if organised gangs are involved in falsely implicating innocent people in such rape cases in the district.

The cops are also probing the involvement of policemen in the reported case. Zirakpur police station SHO Gurwant Singh was earlier sent to the Police Lines so that investigation is not hampered.

Mohali (Rural) Superintendent of Police Ravjot Grewal, who is probing the matter, said: “We are probing the involvement of policemen in this case. Prima facie, lapses were found on the part of the police. But so far, no one has been indicted in this connection and the inquiry report is yet to be submitted.”

Mohali SSP Satinder Singh said: “We cannot comment on the case yet as the inquiry is yet to be completed.”

Yesterday, three persons were booked for allegedly blackmailing and implicating two Mumbai natives in a “rape” case. The police are probing the human trafficking angle also as money deposited in the bank account of one of the accused has changed many hands.

“We are investigating if the gang is involved in any other such case. We are also probing what kind of help, if any, they received from the police officials who were involved in registering the FIR,” said a police official. — TNS