Minor accuses Jharkhand Congress MLA of sexual assault, forced abortion; FIR registered under POCSO

An FIR has been registered against a Jharkhand Congress MLA following a complaint from a 14-year-old Adivasi girl. The minor alleges that the MLA sexually assaulted her and forced her into domestic labor and abortion at his Ranchi residence. According to the police, the complaint includes allegations of physical assault and rape.

The girl said she was promised an education but instead was made to work in the MLA's home. She also claimed she was threatened and forced to abort her pregnancy. The MLA has denied the allegations, calling them a conspiracy. He stated he will cooperate with the investigation and that the truth will emerge. BJP state president Aditya Sahu demanded the MLA's immediate arrest and questioned Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's silence.

He also warned of a statewide agitation if the MLA is not arrested and justice not provided to the girl. Congress spokesperson Rakesh Sinha said an FIR alone cannot establish the allegations, but the matter is sensitive and the party will await the investigation. If further adverse evidence emerges, the MLA could face expulsion from the party.