False Rape Case Threat: Woman Demands ₹10 Lakh from NTPC Contractor; Case Registered On Court's Orders
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Editorial DeskUTTAR PRADESH: A ₹10 lakh extortion demand and alleged false rape case threat against a man working with a private construction company in Sonbhadra has led to an FIR against a woman following a court order.
The Bijpur Police registered the FIR on 11 November 2026 after the man approached the court, alleging that the woman threatened to falsely implicate him in a rape case when he failed to arrange a job for her.
According to the complaint, the man worked with a private construction company associated with NTPC Rihand and lived in company accommodation.
He reportedly met the woman at a local market, where she requested his help in securing employment. He assured her that he would try to help.
However, when the job could not be arranged, the woman allegedly began threatening him and demanded ₹10 lakh.
The man alleged that she threatened to file a false rape case involving a promise of marriage and have him sent to jail if he refused to pay.
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On 12 September 2026, the woman allegedly visited his residential quarters, demanded money and threatened to publicly accuse him of rape.
The man had already submitted a written complaint to the Superintendent of Police on 10 September 2026, but reportedly received no relief.
Following the alleged police inaction, he approached the court under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), seeking legal action against the woman.
The court directed Bijpur Police to register an FIR and conduct a fair investigation. Acting on the order, police registered a case against the woman on 11 November 2026.
EXPLANATORY TABLE OF LAWS AND SECTIONS
| Law / Section | What It Means | Application in This Case |
|---|---|---|
| BNSS, 2023 | Governs criminal investigation, complaints and court-directed police action. | The man approached the court after alleged police inaction. |
| Section 175(3), BNSS | Empowers a Magistrate to order police investigation, subject to statutory requirements. | Potentially relevant to the court-directed FIR; the exact provision is not identified in the report. |
| Section 308, BNS | Deals with extortion and related threats intended to obtain property or money. | Relevant to the alleged ₹10 lakh demand; its inclusion in the FIR is unverified. |
| Section 69, BNS | Punishes sexual intercourse obtained through specified deceitful means, including a promise to marry made without intention to fulfil it, where the act does not amount to rape. | Relevant to the type of criminal accusation the woman allegedly threatened. No such offence against the man is established in the report. |
CASE DETAILS
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Case Title | Extortion Demand and False Rape Case Threat Against NTPC Contractor |
| Court | Local Court, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Accused | Woman from Dodhar, Sonbhadra |
| Police Station | Bijpur Police Station, Sonbhadra |
| Location | NTPC Rihand Nagar, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Allegations | ₹10 lakh extortion demand and threat to implicate the complainant in a false rape case |
| Complaint to SP | 10 September 2026 |
| Alleged Incident Date | 12 September 2026 |
| FIR Registration Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Court Direction | Registration of FIR and fair police investigation |
| Case Status | FIR registered against woman following court order; investigation underway |
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- False Rape Case Threat: Woman allegedly threatened to implicate a man in a false rape case unless he paid ₹10 lakh.
- Helping Woman Became a Nightmare: Man allegedly faced extortion threats after failing to arrange a job for the woman.
- Police Inaction Forced Court Intervention: Despite approaching the police, the man reportedly had to seek judicial intervention to get an FIR registered.
- Rape Allegations Allegedly Used for Extortion: The case highlights how threats of serious sexual offence charges can be used to pressure and financially exploit men.
- FIR Against Woman After Court Order: Sonbhadra Police registered a case against the woman; the allegations are now under investigation.
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