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Noida Cops Suspended Over Rape, Extortion Probe
19 Mar
Summary
- Two Noida police officers suspended for alleged probe lapses.
- Investigation failed to invoke specific acts for rape and conversion.
- Protesters gathered outside the police station demanding justice.
Two Noida police officials, Station House Officer Puneet Kumar and sub-inspector Preeti Gupta, were suspended on March 19, 2026, due to alleged failures in probing a serious complaint. The complaint involved rape, identity concealment, extortion, and forced religious conversion.
Concerns were raised regarding the investigation's handling, particularly the omission of crucial legal provisions like the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and the SC/ST Act. The complainant alleged that the accused hid his religious identity, coerced her into a relationship, and subsequently raped and extorted money from her using objectionable videos.
Following public criticism, senior officials initiated inquiries. The investigation into the officers' conduct has been transferred to an additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, while efforts to apprehend the accused are ongoing. Protests occurred outside the police station, prompting reassurances from authorities.
