Two BJP-workers allegedly raped woman for two years, one arrested
What's the story
The police have registered a case against two BJP workers Raja Ram, 35, and Mukesh Thakur, 32, for allegedly raping a 28-year-old woman for two years. The incident was reported in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh. The police have arrested Ram and are trying to nab Thakur. Ram, who ran a center under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas (Skill Development) Yojana, threatened the victim repeatedly.
What transpired
Woman alleged Ram forced her to sleep with his friend
In her complaint, the woman alleged Ram raped her many times by 'cheating' and 'luring her'. Ram allegedly also forced the woman to sleep with his friend Thakur. Mukesh Thakur told the woman he was a local representative of Dewas MP Manohar Untwal, an association the latter denied. Sehore district BJP president Sitaram said they were gathering information and would take appropriate action.
Details
Accused forced victim to leave Sehore
The survivor alleged the duo threatened her and forced her to leave Sehore. She informed about the abuse to her family a few days ago, said the police. Inspector BD Beera of Astha police station said a case was registered under IPC Sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation).