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Pune Police Conditionally Release Acquaintance in Debunked Rape Complaint

Magistrate-supervised testimony by the complainant is under way under the new safety code following a probe that found no force or chemical incapacitation.

The suspect was released, and served a notice asking him to cooperate with the investigation.
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Overview

  • The 25-year-old suspect was conditionally released with a BNSS Section 41A notice requiring him to cooperate and appear as needed.
  • Complainant’s statement was recorded before a magistrate under BNSS Section 183 after police uncovered contradictory accounts.
  • An intensive probe involving nearly 500 officers and 500 CCTV feeds found no evidence of forced entry or chemical spray.
  • Authorities determined the selfie was taken with mutual consent and that the threatening message was later edited by the complainant.
  • The woman has been referred for counselling and police are evaluating potential charges for filing a false complaint.