Jharkhand Congress MLA booked after minor alleges sexual assault
A Jharkhand Congress MLA has been booked under the POCSO Act following allegations of sexual assault by a 14-year-old girl. The MLA has denied the charges, labeling them a politically motivated attempt to damage his reputation.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of tribal girls and the intersection of criminal allegations with regional political rivalries.
RANCHI: Police on Friday registered an FIR against Congress MLA from Simdega, Bhushan Bara, under the Pocso Act after a 14-year-old girl alleged that he sexually assaulted her at his residence in Ranchi.Hatia DSP Neeraj Kumar said the girl alleged the incident took place on Aug 5. “She claimed that she was brought from Simdega by the MLA’s wife and her sister in July to enrol her in a school and on Aug 5, the MLA raped her. An FIR based on her complaint has been registered and an investigation has been launched,” Kumar said.Police sent the girl to hospital for medical examination after her complaint.Bara denied the allegations, calling them an attempt by the opposition to tarnish his image. “The girl left my house in July, and after four months she is raising allegations against me.
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