FIR against ex-BJP MLA, dismissed cop for allegedly gangraping woman at gunpoint
The Thane Rural Police registered an FIR against former BJP MLA and ex-policeman for allegedly gangraping a 22-year-old woman at gunpoint, after she had consumed alcohol. The police are actively searching for the two accused, identified as Narendra Pawar and Shailesh Patil. Narendra Pawar has since resigned from all party positions, denying the allegations and claiming the FIR was a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation.
The victim, experiencing a marital dispute, reportedly approached Pawar for help, leading to her abduction by Patil and Pawar from Patil's farmhouse in Kusgaon, Bhiwandi. The victim claims she was forced to drink alcohol and threatened with a firearm before being sexually assaulted by both men. The woman was later dropped off at her home.
Initially, the victim went to Thane City police, but they declined to register her FIR. She later sought help through social media, presenting WhatsApp chats and videos to corroborate her claims. A medical examination confirmed the sexual assault.
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