In a significant development in Hisar, Haryana, the police have initiated legal action against a woman and three of her associates for allegedly fabricating a serious gang rape accusation. The complaint, filed under Section 182 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), targets the individuals for providing false information intended to misuse the legal process against a local BJP leader and a property dealer.
The Core of the Dispute: A Property Deal Gone Sour
The case has its roots in a property dispute. According to the police complaint, the property dealer, Pradeep Sehrawat, a resident of Niyana village, had purchased a shop in the Gold Sukh Connaught Palace project. He accused Surendra Jangra of Bhagana village, who became a director in the project, of carrying out irregular construction. Pradeep further escalated the matter by filing a complaint on the chief minister's portal, alleging that a road was illegally built on land belonging to the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HSVP).
An inquiry into these construction irregularities was led by BJP leader Prof. Mandeep Malik, who heads the relevant committee. Following his findings, the chief minister's office directed the HSVP to demolish the illegally constructed road. Pradeep claims that this action provoked Surendra Jangra, who then allegedly conspired with his relatives—Gajendra Jangra and Bunty Jangra—and an unidentified woman to file a retaliatory false case.
Timeline of the Alleged False Case and Investigations
The sequence of events, as per the police records, is as follows:
- October 22, 2024: A gang rape FIR was lodged at the Hisar Sadar police station against Prof. Mandeep Malik and Pradeep Sehrawat by the woman and the Jangra associates.
- The police initially dismissed the complaint, finding it to be false.
- The woman then approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- March 2, 2025: The high court ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to re-examine the allegations.
- The SIT, after a thorough probe, also found no evidence to substantiate the gang rape claims.
- April 29, 2025: Based on the SIT's findings, the police submitted a cancellation report in court to close the case.
- The woman's subsequent protest petition against the cancellation was later rejected by the court.
Pattern of Harassment and Police Conclusion
Pradeep Sehrawat presented further allegations to the police, stating that the harassment was not an isolated incident. He claimed that Gajendra Jangra filed another case against him on February 20, 2025, which was also investigated by an SIT and subsequently dismissed. Pradeep alleged that the accused group repeatedly tried to frame him in false cases to harass him and tarnish his reputation.
After reviewing all evidence and the outcomes of the multiple investigations, the police have now concluded that the gang rape accusation and the subsequent complaints were entirely fabricated. Consequently, they have prepared a formal complaint under IPC Section 182 against Surendra Jangra, Gajendra Jangra, Bunty Jangra, and the unidentified woman. This complaint has been submitted to the court for further legal action.
This case highlights the severe repercussions of filing false criminal complaints, especially those involving serious charges like gang rape, which are used as tools for personal vendetta. The application of IPC Section 182 signifies the police's intent to hold individuals accountable for misleading the justice system and causing injury to others through false allegations.
