Last Wednesday, the woman — an IT professional with a BE in Data Science and resident of an 11th-floor flat in Pune — claimed that an unidentified delivery agent broke into her home, sprayed a chemical to make her unconscious, raped her, took a selfie, and typed the threat message “I will come back” using her phone.
The case quickly made headlines and sparked public concern over women’s safety and law and order in Pune.
What Did the Investigation Reveal?
According to Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, the entire complaint was fabricated. In just 24 hours, investigators uncovered key facts:
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The accused was not a stranger, but a known male friend whom the woman herself had invited over.
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The selfie was taken with her consent and later edited.
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There was no forced entry, no chemical spray, and no actual threat message from the friend — the message was typed by the woman herself after he left.
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The two had a verbal argument, after which the woman allegedly created the false complaint.
“There is an element of consent in the case, which we have already established. The complaint was entirely false and aimed to mislead,” said Commissioner Kumar.
Medical Report & Legal Action
DCP Rajkumar Shinde confirmed that a medical report from Sassoon General Hospital had been received, but it was inconclusive.
Due to her frequent changes in the story, police had the woman record her statement before a Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) on Saturday. She has also been referred for counselling.
Professor Under Questioning
Investigators also questioned a woman professor from a private engineering college, described as the complainant’s friend and guide.
“She was in touch with the complainant on the day of the complaint. We found that she had guided the woman on how to file the FIR and deal with police questioning,” said DCP Shinde.
Police say they may question the professor again if needed, and her statement has been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police: ‘Fake Narrative Being Spread About Pune’
While inaugurating a police chowkey under Sinhagad Road station on Sunday, Commissioner Amitesh Kumar addressed the larger issue:
“A fake narrative is being built that Pune’s law and order situation is collapsing. This entire case was a false and misleading complaint of a very serious nature.”
This case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of filing false complaints, not just for individuals involved but for public trust, police credibility, and real victims seeking justice.
