"Action will be taken": Dehradun SSP Orders Probe into Property Fraud Allegations Against Harak Singh Rawat's Wife
Dehradun SSP orders probe into allegations that Harak Singh Rawat's wife cheated a differently-abled man of Rs 43.2 lakh in a property deal.
The Dehradun police have launched a detailed investigation into serious allegations of financial fraud and intimidation involving Jasveer Kaur Anand, also known as Sonia Anand Rawat, the wife of former minister Harak Singh Rawat. The probe was ordered by Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramendra Dobhal following a complaint from a differently-abled man who claims he was cheated out of a significant sum during a property transaction in 2021.
The Core of the Dispute: A Rs 43.2 Lakh Gap
The complainant, Hariom Sehgal, a resident of Kandoli in the Prem Nagar police station area, alleges that he entered into an agreement to sell his property to Sonia Anand Rawat for a total sum of Rs 56 lakh. However, Sehgal claims that he only ever received Rs 12.8 lakh of the agreed amount, leaving an outstanding balance of Rs 43.2 lakh.
Sehgal provided a startling breakdown of the transaction, stating that while the government-assessed value of the property was over Rs 1.25 crore and the actual market value exceeded Rs 2 crore, he had agreed to sell it for Rs 56 lakh. According to him, only two payments—one for Rs 2.8 lakh and another for Rs 10 lakh—were successfully processed.
Bounced Cheques and Alleged Theft
The situation took a turn for the worse when the cheques issued for the remaining balance reportedly bounced. Sehgal has made a shocking claim regarding the documentation of the sale, alleging that the cheques specifically mentioned in the property registration deed were forcibly taken from his possession.
"The cheques they gave me bounced... they even took the cheques, which were listed in the property registration deed, right out of my pocket," Sehgal alleged.
He further stated that replacement cheques provided to him also failed to clear, and the promised cash payments never materialized.
Allegations of Violence and Homelessness
Beyond the financial loss, Hariom Sehgal has leveled grave accusations of physical abuse and harassment. He claims that he was forcibly evicted from his own home in 2022 when the buyer took possession of the property. Sehgal further alleged that he has been subjected to multiple physical assaults and has received death threats.
The complainant’s plight is compounded by his physical condition. Sehgal is a person with a disability who has lost both of his hands. He told authorities that he has been left homeless and is in severe distress, possessing nothing more than his Aadhaar card as proof of address.
Police Response and Next Steps
SSP Pramendra Dobhal acknowledged the gravity of the situation, noting that the allegations are "very serious." He highlighted the persistence of the complainant, who has been fighting for justice despite his physical challenges.
To ensure a thorough investigation, the SSP has personally assigned the SP (City) to lead the inquiry. The police have outlined the following course of action:
- Detailed Inquiry: The SP (City) and their team will investigate the validity of the bounced cheques and the property transfer.
- Legal Action: The SSP stated that if the allegations are substantiated, all necessary legal actions will be taken against the accused.
- Victim Support: The Dehradun and Uttarakhand Police have pledged full assistance to Sehgal if the claims are proven true.