Hisar: Dabwali police have registered a case against a woman for allegedly furnishing false information, following an investigation that found no evidence to support her complaint under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, officials said.
Background of the Complaint
According to police, the woman had lodged a complaint at the women's police station in Dabwali, accusing a man of sexually harassing her minor daughter between December 2025 and January 2026. Based on her allegations, police registered a case on April 13 under sections 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 10 of the POCSO Act, and launched an investigation.
Investigation Findings
Police said investigators examined witness statements and other available evidence during the probe. According to officials, the inquiry did not substantiate the allegations made in the complaint. Following the investigation, police initiated proceedings against the complainant under Section 217 of the BNS for allegedly furnishing false information.
Police Statement
Dabwali superintendent of police Jasleen Kaur said that complaints involving women and children are treated with utmost seriousness and investigated impartially. However, she added that strict action will also be taken against those found to have misused legal provisions by making false allegations and attempting to implicate innocent persons.
