Third FIR registered against BJP MLA HansRaj under POCSO act
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Shimla, Nov 8,
A third FIR has been registered against BJP MLA Hans Raj from Churah in Chamba district. The latest case, filed on Friday evening, falls under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The victim has alleged that she was physically abused by the MLA when she was a minor. Her statement has been recorded in court, and a medical examination has also been conducted.
According to DSP Hitesh Lakhanpal, the case has been registered on the basis of the victim’s complaint, and police are investigating all aspects of the allegations.
Earlier, on Thursday, the victim’s father had lodged another FIR against Hans Raj, his personal secretary Lekh Raj, and another associate, Muniyan Khan. He alleged that the MLA’s men kidnapped him and his daughter, took them to Shimla, and threatened them to change the girl’s earlier statement.
That FIR was filed at Tissa Police Station under sections 140(3), 115(2), 351(2), 324(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for offences related to kidnapping, wrongful confinement, assault, and criminal intimidation.
The first FIR against the MLA dates back to August 16, 2024, and was registered at the Women’s Police Station, Chamba. In that complaint, the woman accused Hans Raj of sending obscene messages, demanding nude photographs, and issuing threats. However, a few days later, she went live on social media and withdrew her allegations, claiming she had made them under mental stress.
Six days ago, the girl again shared a seven-minute video online, crying and alleging that the MLA had ruined her family and that she feared for her life. In response, Hans Raj released his own video, calling the allegations baseless and announcing plans to file a defamation case.
Subsequently, the girl’s father held a press conference alongside Congress leader Yashwant Khanna, alleging that the MLA’s aides kidnapped them, broke their phones, and threatened to burn their house if they did not withdraw the case.
The Himachal Pradesh Women’s Commission has taken cognizance of the matter. Chairperson Vidya Negi stated that a report has been sought from the Chamba Superintendent of Police and that appropriate action should be ensured.
Even the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student wing of the BJP, has demanded strict and impartial action against the MLA. The group submitted a memorandum to the Chamba SP, calling for a fair and transparent investigation.
With three FIRs now registered, including one under the POCSO Act, pressure is mounting on the MLA. Police officials indicated that an arrest could follow depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
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