Punjab AAP MLA Pathanmajra in Facebook video says 'rape case registered against me'

Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has revealed that a rape case has been registered against him in connection with an old incident. He stated this in a Facebook video.

Pathanmajra said the Punjab Police have booked him under IPC 376 in an old case involving his ex-wife. He alleged the Delhi AAP team is trying to rule over Punjab and is “suppressing his voice.”

In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has withdrawn his official security cover and reassigned all Station House Officers (SHOs) and police post in-charges within his constituency.

The MLA has urged his supporters to stage a protest outside the offices of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Patiala.

The development comes shortly after Pathanmajra publicly accused senior officials in the Irrigation Department and the state government of obstructing the desilting of riverbeds.

A day later, Patiala Police recalled eight gunmen who had been assigned to the MLA for security. Pathanmajra had been granted enhanced security a few months ago after claiming to have received threat calls.