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Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna Accused of Gangrape and Infecting Victim with Virus

A Bengaluru woman has filed an FIR alleging that Munirathna and his associates assaulted her in 2023, injected her with a harmful substance, and threatened her family.

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Munirathna is a two-time MLA from the Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency.

Overview

  • The FIR, filed at RMC Yard police station, accuses Munirathna and three named aides of gangrape, urinating on the victim, and injecting her with an unknown substance linked to a serious viral diagnosis.
  • The alleged assault occurred on June 11, 2023, at Munirathna’s office in Mathikere, where the victim was reportedly lured under the pretense of resolving false cases filed against her.
  • The complainant claims Munirathna harbored a grudge against her for her BJP involvement and used his influence to target her with fabricated legal cases.
  • Police have booked the accused under multiple IPC sections, including 376D (gangrape) and 270 (spreading infection), with calls for a Special Investigation Team to take over the case.
  • The BJP has issued a show-cause notice to Munirathna, while no arrests have been made as of May 21, 2025, sparking demands for accountability and thorough investigation.