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Fugitive Pastor Jashan Gill Surrenders After Two Years on the Run

Gill, accused of rape and a forced abortion leading to a woman's death, turned himself in after his siblings were arrested for aiding his evasion.

Self-styled pastor Jashan Gill was accused of raping a 22-year-old woman and forcing her to undergo an abortion, which ultimately claimed her life in 2023, her family claimed. (HT File)
The rape case was lodged against Jashan Gill, who was running a church in Gurdaspur.

Overview

  • Self-styled pastor Jashan Gill surrendered to Gurdaspur police on April 9, 2025, after evading arrest for two years.
  • Gill was accused in 2023 of raping a 22-year-old woman and forcing her into an abortion that led to her death.
  • The arrest of Gill's brother in Jammu and his sister shortly afterward pressured him to surrender.
  • The victim’s father has accused law enforcement of corruption and inaction, alleging Gill bribed officials to avoid arrest.
  • Calls for a CBI inquiry into the case have intensified, highlighting concerns over police accountability and abuse of power by influential figures.