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BJP MLA Munirathna, six others booked for rape, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police

PTI Ramanagara (Karnataka) Published 19.09.24, 10:13 AM
BJP MLA Munirathna.

BJP MLA Munirathna. File picture.

A case of rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others, police said on Thursday.

It was registered following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station's jurisdiction.

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"We received a complaint on Wednesday night and based on it, we have registered case against seven people, including the BJP MLA under various sections for rape by public servant, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, voyeurism, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, Information Technology Act, and others," a senior police officer said.

The matter is being investigated, he said.

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with the two cases filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

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