IAS officer Reny Wilfred on Tuesday refuted the allegations of sexual assault leveled against him by the Nagaland Police, following an FIR filed based on a complaint from the Nagaland State Women’s Commission (NSWC).
Speaking to reporters at his Secretariat office, Wilfred claimed he only learned of the FIR through media reports. He alleged that documents submitted against him in court were forged by the opposing counsel and accused the same group involved in the Noklak POCSO case of orchestrating these charges. According to him, individuals were coerced into filing complaints, and he was being deliberately targeted. He also criticized the NSWC for failing to conduct a fair investigation.
On April 4, a notification was also issued where the Government of Nagaland relieved Wilfred of his charge as Planning and Secretary, IDAN in the interest of public service.
Allegations of legal malpractice and bias
Wilfred accused the police and legal counsel of perjury, claiming they submitted falsified documents and manipulated statements. He alleged that authorities ignored his testimony while accepting police versions as evidence—a stance upheld by both the High Court and Supreme Court. He further claimed his concerns about threats to his life were dismissed and accused investigators of pressuring the victim into giving a false statement.
He also Implicated fellow officers, alleging they turned against him after he refused unauthorized salary hikes—a claim he insisted he could prove. Maintaining his innocence, Wilfred stated there was “no evidence or victim” in the case.
After the state government ignored his request for an investigation, Wilfred approached the High Court, which ordered an inquiry committee. The committee—comprising police, administrative, and legal officials—later declared the police report “null and void” due to factual discrepancies.
Download Nagaland Tribune app on Google Play
Wilfred presented new evidence today, including a video of a witness confessing to being pressured into filing a false complaint.
The officer tied the allegations to his crackdown on illegal activities in Noklak, including enforcing village registries and combating child trafficking. He suggested his actions disrupted criminal networks, prompting retaliatory complaints. He also alleged that supporters of his initiatives had died under suspicious circumstances, with no proper investigations conducted.
Wilfred questioned the NSWC’s impartiality and raised concerns about its legal counsel, accusing the lawyer of simultaneously representing the NSWC, police, and Tuensang court—a conflict of interest he claimed was used to manipulate the case.
Despite the allegations, Wilfred vowed not to leave Nagaland, stating he was prepared to face arrest if necessary. He pledged to expose what he called an “externally orchestrated conspiracy” through legal channels.
