Woman accuses BJP worker of rape in Meerut

ANI  |  Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India] 

A woman has alleged that she was raped by a (BJP) and his in Uttar Pradesh's

The accused BJP has been identified as and his as Jaib.

While narrating her ordeal, the victim pointed out that the incident happened earlier this year.

The victim further alleged that after lodging a complaint, she was forcibly married to the driver, who left her after six months.

"When I lodged a complaint. I was forcibly married to Jaib who left me after six months," she said.

"I am being threatened," she added.

Meanwhile, the police has registered a case and a probe is underway.

Earlier too, there have been similar instances, including that of BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar, involved in Unnao rape case.

On April 13, the CBI arrested the BJP MLA on charges of raping a minor last year. He was later sent to seven-day CBI custody.

Sengar is presently in

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First Published: Mon, July 30 2018. 02:50 IST