'Fake narrative': Profssor guided Pune woman on filing false rape complaint, says city top cop; medical report inconclusive
Monday, 7 July 2025 () Pune's police commissioner refuted claims of deteriorating law and order after a woman's rape complaint was found to be false and misleading. Investigations revealed inconsistencies in her account, including a consensual encounter and a self-authored threat message. The woman, an IT professional, has been referred to counselling, and a professor who advised her is also being questioned.
Pune Police have dismissed a rape allegation made by a 22-year-old data scientist as a fabrication intended to mislead authorities. Commissioner Amitesh Kumar... IndiaTimes