Complaint Filed Against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara for Allegedly Raping 14-Year-Old Tribal Girl

Ranchi: A complaint has been filed against a Congress MLA for allegedly raping a 14-year-old tribal girl at his official residence in Jharkhand. The complaint names Bhushan Bara, the Congress MLA from Simdega.

The girl, who lives in Simdega district, has accused Bara of rape, physical assault and issuing death threats. According to the complaint, the incident took place on August 5. The girl alleged that the MLA's wife and sister brought her from Simdega in July, promising to arrange her school admission. However, she claimed that the MLA raped her on August 5.

Hatia Deputy Superintendent of Police Neeraj Kumar confirmed that a case had been registered at the Dhurwa police station based on the complaint. The DSP said further action would be taken based on the evidence. Police have initiated procedures for the girl's medical examination. The investigation will be based on her statement, the medical report and other evidence.

Meanwhile, MLA Bhushan Bara has denied all the allegations. However, he admitted that the girl had worked at his official MLA residence.