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Punjab AAP MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra Escapes Custody After Arrest in Rape Case

A cross-state search is underway after officers reported gunfire that left a policeman injured during his flight.

AAP legislator Harmeet Singh Dhillon Pathanmajra (Source: ITG)
An FIR against Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was registered at civil lines police station in Patiala late Monday. | Facebook/Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra
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Police team for the arrest of Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Dhillon Pathanmajra in Haryana's Karnal

Overview

  • Patiala police arrested the Sanour legislator in Dabri village, Karnal, following an FIR by a Zirakpur woman alleging rape, cheating and criminal intimidation.
  • Police say supporters opened fire and pelted stones as he was being taken to a local station, and a policeman was injured after being struck by an SUV used in the escape.
  • Investigators intercepted a Fortuner, seized at least three firearms and arrested aide Balwinder Singh, while Pathanmajra fled in a Scorpio.
  • Punjab and Haryana police are coordinating a manhunt, and additional cases related to assaulting police personnel are being pursued.
  • Pathanmajra denies the allegations and calls the case politically driven, while AAP confirms a complaint was filed and says disciplinary action is under consideration.