Accused Arrested from Jharkhand for Allegedly Establishing Physical Relations with Woman on Pretext of Marriage, Sent to Judicial Remand
Batoli, Surguja District: Batoli Police have arrested Pankaj Kumar Singh, son of Rajesh Ram, aged 39, a resident of Village Bhadgawa, Police Station Chainpur-Bhadgawa, District Palamu, Jharkhand, in a case involving allegations of establishing physical relations with a woman on the promise of marriage. An offence has been registered against him under Crime No. 115/2026, Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigation is underway.
According to the police, the woman lodged a written complaint at Batoli Police Station on September 7, 2026. In her complaint, she stated that her husband had died in 2025 and that she lives with her three children and mother-in-law at her marital home.
During this period, she became acquainted with Pankaj Kumar Singh, who was working as a mining operator at a crusher plant in Tirang and frequently visited a grocery shop located in front of her house.
As per the complaint, their conversations gradually developed into a relationship. The accused allegedly assured the woman that he would marry her and keep her as his wife. Police said that on July 29, 2026, he allegedly came to her house and established physical relations with her after assuring her of marriage. Thereafter, the two allegedly lived together as husband and wife, and the accused allegedly had physical relations with her on several occasions.
The woman later came to know that the accused was already married. According to the complaint, he subsequently refused to marry her.
Following the complaint, Batoli Police registered the case and initiated an investigation. During the investigation, the statement of the victim was recorded under Section 180 of the BNSS. With her consent, a medical examination was conducted, and necessary biological samples were preserved and seized as per procedure. The accused was also subjected to medical and sexual potency examination.
Police traced and detained the accused for questioning. Based on the statements of the victim and witnesses and the medical reports obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was found to proceed against him. The accused was formally arrested on September 8, 2026, after being informed of the grounds of arrest. His family members were also informed about the arrest.
Following his arrest, the accused underwent a medical examination and was produced before the court for judicial remand. As the investigation is still incomplete, police sought judicial remand of the accused until September 22, 2026.
The police team involved in the action included Station House Officer Vivek Sengar, Constables Rakesh Ekka, Rajesh Khalkho, Raju Kujur, Bhaglu and Santosh Barwa, LC Mary Claret Tirkey, and LHC Mebish Khakha, along with other personnel of Batoli Police Station.
