{
  "id": 19836313,
  "title": "Minor accuses Jharkhand Congress MLA of sexual assault, forced abortion; FIR registered under POCSO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/minor-accuses-jharkhand-congress-mla-of-sexual-assault-forced",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T17:08:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jharkhand-congress-mla-pocso-case-minor-girl-allegations-10962276/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "14-year-old Adivasi girl accuses Jharkhand Congress MLA of sexual assault and forced abortion.",
    "MLA denies allegations, calls them a conspiracy; offers to cooperate with investigation.",
    "BJP demands MLA's immediate arrest, warns of statewide agitation if justice not provided."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}