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Crime
Jharkhand Congress MLA Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor, FIR Filed Under POCSO
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 12:46 AM
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A minor has accused a Jharkhand Congress MLA of sexual assault and forced abortion, prompting police to register an FIR under the POCSO Act.
Police in Jharkhand have lodged a First Information Report (FIR) under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after a minor alleged that a sitting Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) sexually assaulted her and forced an abortion.
The complaint, filed with the local police, states that the minor was approached by the MLA, subjected to repeated sexual contact, and was compelled to terminate a pregnancy resulting from the alleged assault. The FIR names the MLA as the accused and cites relevant sections of the POCSO Act covering sexual assault and forced abortion.
The Congress party has not issued a public statement on the allegations, while police officials said the investigation will proceed in accordance with the law. The case joins a series of high‑profile sexual offence accusations against public representatives across India.
The victim’s identity remains confidential as mandated by law, and legal counsel for the minor is reportedly assisting with the proceedings.
The complaint, filed with the local police, states that the minor was approached by the MLA, subjected to repeated sexual contact, and was compelled to terminate a pregnancy resulting from the alleged assault. The FIR names the MLA as the accused and cites relevant sections of the POCSO Act covering sexual assault and forced abortion.
The Congress party has not issued a public statement on the allegations, while police officials said the investigation will proceed in accordance with the law. The case joins a series of high‑profile sexual offence accusations against public representatives across India.
The victim’s identity remains confidential as mandated by law, and legal counsel for the minor is reportedly assisting with the proceedings.