Jharkhand: FIR Registered Against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara over Rape Allegation
Police registered a case under the POCSO Act after a 15-year-old domestic help accused the MLA of rape and said she became pregnant.
- On Friday, police booked Jharkhand Congress MLA Bhushan Bara for rape after a 15-year-old domestic help filed an FIR at Dhurwa police station, alleging assault at his Ranchi residence.
- The minor alleged she was brought to Ranchi in May 2026 under the pretext of schooling but was forced into domestic labour. She claimed Bara assaulted her on August 5, resulting in pregnancy and a subsequent miscarriage.
- Hatia DSP Neeraj Kumar registered the case under the POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act. The victim was sent to Sadar Hospital for medical examination while police prepare to record her statement.
- Bara denied the allegations as "completely fabricated," claiming expelled members orchestrated a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation. His wife, Joshima Khakha, echoed these claims by alleging the case was fabricated.
- BJP state president Aditya Sahu demanded Bara's immediate arrest, alleging women remain unsafe under the JMM-Congress coalition government. Sahu announced BJP workers would protest at the police station to press for action.
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14-Year-Old Tribal Girl In Jharkhand Accuses Congress MLA Bhushan Bada Of Rape; FIR Registered
Rape, torture, and threat of death have been charged against Congress MLA Bhushan Bada by a 14-year-old tribal girl hailing from Simdega district of Jharkhand. An FIR has already been lodged after she filed a complaint saying that she was lured
Jharkhand: FIR registered against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara over rape allegation
An FIR was registered on Friday following a rape allegation against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara, who represents the 70-Simdega Assembly constituency, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Niraj Kumar said on Friday.
Jharkhand MLA Faces Rape Charges From Teen Domestic Worker
Jharkhand Congress MLA Bhushan Bara has been booked for rape after a 15-year-old girl, who worked as a domestic help at his residence, filed an FIR alleging he raped her on August 5, leading to a miscarriage. The MLA denies the "false and misleading" allegations, while the BJP demands his immediate arrest.
"Completely fabricated": Congress MLA Bhushan Bara denies rape allegation, alleges conspiracy
An FIR was registered following a rape allegation against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara, who represents the 70-Simdega Assembly constituency, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Niraj Kumar said on Friday.
A 14-year-old tribal girl from Simdega, Jharkhand, has accused Congress MLA Bhushan Bada of rape, assault, and death threats. The girl claims she was lured to the MLA's residence in May 2026 under the promise of education and school admission. She recounted the alleged rape incident at the MLA's residence in Ranchi on August 5th.
An FIR has been filed against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara in Ranchi under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. Police are conducting a medical examination and recording statements.
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