The case was referred to the CID for investigation. (Representational Image) 
Nation

Rajasthan BJP MLA booked for rape on pretext of marriage

The FIR against Gogunda MLA Pratap Lal Bheel was registered at Sukher Police Station on February 4.

PTI

UDAIPUR: A BJP MLA in Rajasthan's Udaipur has been booked for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage.

The FIR against Gogunda MLA Pratap Lal Bheel (52) was registered at Sukher Police Station on Thursday.

'The medical examination of the victim, who is aged around 35 years, was conducted and statements were recorded yesterday (Thursday),' SP Udaipur Rajeev Pachar said.

The case was referred to the CID for investigation, he added.

'The victim is from Madhya Pradesh and has alleged that the MLA promised to marry her and then raped her on several occasions. They belong to the same community and have been in touch for a few years,' another police officer said.

​The MLA was not available for comment.

Hours after resigning from Congress, Bhupen Borah says 'reconsidering decision'

Seven dead in fire at Chemical factory in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi; trapped workers rescued

Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh's new PM on February 17

J&K Lt Governor orders reopening of 14 tourist spots after Pahalgam terror attack

Amid backlash, Nainar Nagenthran expresses regret over comments on actor Trisha

SCROLL FOR NEXT