Overview
- The woman alleges Ashok Singh raped her at knifepoint about six months ago, filmed the act, and later molested her again on December 20 while threatening her and her family.
- An FIR is on record and police have recorded the survivor’s statement, with the Satna superintendent transferring the case to DSP Manoj Trivedi for further inquiry.
- A short video shared by Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari shows Singh asserting that nothing would happen to him, and police say they are verifying the clip’s authenticity.
- News reports identify Singh as a local BJP leader and the husband of a BJP councillor in Rampur Baghelan Nagar Parishad.
- Congress has accused the state government and police of shielding the accused, and outlets reported no detailed official response from the BJP or Madhya Pradesh Police, with no arrest announced.