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BJP MLA’s Son Booked on Rape Charges, Father Alleges Political Conspiracy

The complaint prompted a FIR following the State Women’s Commission referral, with authorities now probing claims of repeated assault under a promise of marriage.

Pratik Chauhan allegedly brought her to Bengaluru in September 2023 and committed the first assault in a hotel room.(Representational Image)

Overview

  • Police registered the FIR at Bidar Women’s Police Station on July 20, charging 25-year-old Pratik Chauhan under sections including repeated rape and criminal intimidation.
  • According to the FIR, the complainant alleges Pratik Chauhan lured her to Bengaluru, Latur, and Shirdi between December 2023 and March 2024 under the pretext of marriage and engagement.
  • The complainant first sought redress from the Karnataka State Commission for Women and followed its advice to file a formal police complaint.
  • MLA Prabhu Chauhan has denied all allegations and accused rival BJP leader Bhagwant Khuba of orchestrating the complaint to damage his reputation.
  • The complainant has reported threats from Prabhu Chauhan’s supporters and has threatened suicide with her family if justice is not delivered, prompting calls for her protection.