Overview
- An FIR was registered on Friday, November 13, 2026, against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- Police said medical examinations are under way and the victim’s statement is being recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC as POCSO and Juvenile Justice provisions apply.
- The girl alleges she was lured from Simdega to the MLA’s residence for education, forced to do domestic work and raped on August 5, 2026.
- Months after the alleged assault the complainant reported heavy bleeding and was told by a doctor that she had suffered a pregnancy loss, and she has sought police protection citing threats.
- BJP leaders have demanded the chief minister order a probe, the investigation is ongoing, and the accused’s response was not immediately available.