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BJP MLA Gajendra Drall Booked in Assault Case under SC/ST Act
✍️ Dynamite News
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:31 AM
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BJP legislator Gajendra Drall has been booked for an alleged assault, with the SC/ST Act invoked against him.
The police have formally booked BJP MLA Gajendra Drall in connection with an alleged assault, according to official records. The charge sheet cites the invocation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Act, indicating that the alleged victim belongs to a protected community.
Under the SC/ST Act, offenses against members of these communities attract enhanced penalties, reflecting the law's intent to deter caste-based violence. Authorities have indicated that the case will be investigated in line with the provisions of the act.
The booking marks a significant development in the ongoing legal scrutiny of the legislator, and the matter is now slated for further judicial proceedings. No additional details on the incident have been released pending the investigation.
Under the SC/ST Act, offenses against members of these communities attract enhanced penalties, reflecting the law's intent to deter caste-based violence. Authorities have indicated that the case will be investigated in line with the provisions of the act.
The booking marks a significant development in the ongoing legal scrutiny of the legislator, and the matter is now slated for further judicial proceedings. No additional details on the incident have been released pending the investigation.