Sangrur Congress District President Jagdev Singh Gaga Charged with Rape and Threat to Kill

Punjab police on Monday registered a criminal case alleging rape and threats to kill against Jagdev Singh Gaga, who serves as the district president of the Congress party in Sangrur. The filing follows a complaint that accuses the leader of exploiting a personal relationship to extract sexual favors.
The complainant alleges that Gaga promised the victim's son a job and a chairmanship position in exchange for sexual compliance, later resorting to intimidation when the promises were not fulfilled. The allegations also include threats to end the victim's life if she did not cooperate.
According to the police statement, investigators have begun collecting evidence and will interrogate the accused as part of the ongoing probe. No further details on the victim's identity or the exact nature of the alleged threats have been released, and the case is expected to proceed under standard criminal procedure.
The incident adds to a series of recent controversies involving political figures in Punjab, prompting calls for swift legal action and greater accountability within party ranks.