Uttarakhand Police write to CBI for 2003 case files in fresh rape complaint against Congress leader
Harak Singh Rawat dismissed the fresh allegations as a ruling BJP’s political conspiracy ahead of assembly polls
The Uttarakhand Police have requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police for documents related to a 2003 and a 2016 case, following new rape allegations made against Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat by a 39-year-old Assam woman. The woman initially filed a complaint in 2003, claiming Rawat was the father of her child, leading to his resignation as a Uttarakhand minister.
However, a DNA test proved his innocence, resulting in the CBI closing the case. Despite this, the woman has now filed a fresh complaint, demanding a new DNA test to establish paternity and secure legal rights for her 23-year-old son. Rawat accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using these allegations as a political tactic to divert attention from the 2022 Sikkim governor murder case, in which actor Urmila Sanawar alleged a "VIP" was involved.
The woman's parents have protested in New Delhi, demanding the cancellation of the governor's appointment. Rawat requested the BJP to ensure the CBI completes the investigation into the 2022 case and expressed willingness to undergo a court-monitored DNA test, if necessary. He also stated he would retire from politics if proven guilty.
The Uttarakhand Police plan to gather information from previous CBI and Delhi Police investigations before collecting evidence in connection with the new allegations.
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