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Punjab Women’s Panel Orders Probe as Jalandhar Rape Case Spurs FIR Against Two

Police must submit their findings to the commission by August 22.

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The Punjab State Women Commission took suo motu cognisance of the case and directed police to conduct a thorough probe, with a report by August 22. (HT)

Overview

  • An FIR names Prabhjit Singh and Inderjot Singh under rape provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant IT Act sections, police said.
  • Senior Superintendent of Police Harvinder Singh said a superintendent of police–rank officer has been assigned to lead the investigation.
  • Commission chairperson Raj Lalli Gill condemned the case and warned she will intervene directly if swift action is not taken, while setting the August 22 reporting deadline.
  • Police clarified the complainant is 21 after initial reports stated 19, and public reporting has not confirmed arrests of the accused.
  • The complainant alleged the men drugged and assaulted her, recorded the act and shared the video; the FIR followed her media interviews alleging police inaction, according to Hindustan Times.