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Maharashtra: BJP Asks Munde To Resign, Requests EC For Inquiry
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on January 13 requested the Election Commission to form an inquiry against NCP’s minister Dhananjay Munde. Somaiya also demanded Munde’s resignation over the rape accusation by a female singer with whose sister the latter was in an extra-marital relationship. While Munde denied the charges calling it a blackmail attempt, Somaiya wrote to the EC that Munde did not disclose his second marriage details and properties… read-more
Tags: Sharad Pawar, NCP, dhananjay MUNDE, rape charges, Maharashtra
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Mithun Chakraborty's Wife, Son Face Rape Charges; FIR Registered In Mumbai
The Mumbai Police on October 17 informed that an FIR has been lodged against actor Mithun Chakraborty's wife Yogeeta Bali and son Mahaakshay against rape charges. The complainant stated that Mahaakshay had drugged and raped her when she was in a relationship with him. Reportedly, the complainant had tried to file a case in Mumbai earlier too, but that was not entertained by the police.
Tags: mithun chakrabarty, Bollywood, rape charges, Mumbai Police
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Hollywood Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Faces More Rape Charges
Los Angeles district attorney on October 3 informed of another six charges of sexual assault against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Reportedly, some charges were decade-old incidents. The attorney said, if convicted, Weinstein could be awarded 140-year imprisonment. However, no official statement is issued by representatives of Weinstein. Currently, Weinstein, convicted for sexual assault and rape after #MeToo campaign,… read-more
Tags: Harvey Weinstein, rape charges, New York, imprisonment, United States Of America, MeToo
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Mumbai Police Summons Anurag Kashyap Over Rape Allegation
Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been summoned by the Versova police for interrogation on October 1. The director will be interrogated regarding a rape case filed by Payal Ghosh against him. The actress has also threatened the police of a hunger strike if the film-maker is not arrested soon. However, Kashyap claimed the allegations charged against him are false. He has also received support from other colleagues in the industry.
Tags: Mumbai Police, Anurag Kashyap, rape charges
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Wife Registers Rape Complaints Against Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Actor Nawazudding Siddiqui is faced with the complaints of rape and cheating filed by his wife, Aaliya, on September 23. Reportedly, Aaliya submitted a written application in suburban Versova police station, Mumbai. According to a police official, no FIR has been registered till now as the police will undertake the verification process first. Earlier, Aliya had lodged another complaint in Muzaffarnagar, UP against her husband and his family… read-more
Tags: Mumbai Police, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, complaint, rape charges
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Madhya Pradesh: 19-year-old Arrested For Raping An Infant Girl
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 18-month-old infant girl in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. The accused is also a relative of the girl. Reportedly, the incident took place when the child’s mother went out to buy vegetables, leaving her alone. According to the Assistant Superintendent of Police Shiv Kumar Singh, the accused was arrested from Jabalpur and has been booked under IPC and POCSO Act provisions.
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UP: Police Arrests Two Suspects In Noida In Separate Cases of Raping Minors
The UP police teams of Noida's Sector-39 and Jewar arrested two accused on September 19, for allegedly raping minor girls. Sector-39 police arrested Nadeem for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl on September 17. The police informed Nadeem was victim's neighbour and the minor informed about him to her family, who then filed a complaint. Jewar Police arrested Mohammad Furqaan, who was absconding after allegedly raping a minor girl in 2018. … read-more
Tags: rape charges, Minors, Noida, Police
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Nigeria Passes Law for Severe Punishment Against Rapists
Nigerian Government on September 17 passed a law which suggests surgical castration against rapists. The law also suggested death penalty to anyone who rapes a child under 14 years of age. Nigerian Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai stated that severe penalties should be given, to protect women and children from rapists. Reportedly, rapes in Nigeria hiked during the COVID period and women activists demanded strict laws to eradicate crimes against… read-more
Tags: Nigeria, rape charges, Crime, Women Safety
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Private School Chairman Held for Raping 20-year-old Girl in Greater Noida
A 20-year-old girl was allegedly raped by the chairman of a private school in Greater Noida. DCP for Women and Children's Safety Vrinda Shukla said the crime was committed by the accused when the girl had gone to collect her brother’s transfer certificate. A complaint was filed at Ecotech-3rd Police Station on September 8. Reportedly, the accused has been arrested under… read-more
Tags: rape charges, rape accused, Greater Noida, Women Officers
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UP: School Manager Rapes a Class 7 Student; Threatens to Leak Video
A school manager allegedly raped a class 7 girl in Uttar Pradesh. The police said that the accused had made a video of the 15-year-old victim and intimidated her to keep quite. Reportedly, the incident took place when the accused, Harendra Yadav (38), called the girl to his house on July 30. The police have registered a case against Harendra. However, the accused is still on the run.
Tags: rape, rape charges, arrested, Uttar Pradesh
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