MP: MLA Sahab Gurjar Accused Of Threatening, Pulling Women's Hair After They Remind Him Of Promises On Electricity Supply, Booked

They have asked the SP to take action against him and have appealed to the Chief Minister for justice.

FP News Service Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 01:32 PM IST

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): Several women have filed a complaint against Congress MLA Sahab Singh Gurjar, accusing him of assaulting them on Monday in Gwalior. They allege that during the incident, the MLA pulled their hair, threw them to the ground, and physically attacked them.

According to information, rural women from Mahu Jamaar Vikrampur village went to meet the Gurjar to request the installation of a DP (electric transformer). Following which, Gurjar assaulted them.

The women submitted a complaint to the local SP and sought justice from Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.

Following a complaint from the victim, Munni Lodhi, the University Police Station has filed a case against the MLA. The charges include sections 115(2), 296, and 3(5) of the BNS Act. The MLA's PSO has also submitted an application to the police regarding the matter. DSP Ashok Jadon stated that investigations are ongoing into the complaints from both parties.

The incident occurred in the Mau Pahadi area of Gwalior district. The women had visited MLA Gurjar’s home in Alkapuri to address electricity issues. They claimed that Gurjar had promised to install a distribution panel (DP) during the election campaign.

When they reminded him of this promise, the MLA reportedly became enraged, locked them in a room, pulled their hair, threw them to the ground, kicked them, abused and assaulted them.

The women also accused the MLA of using abusive language. They have asked the SP to take action against him and have appealed to the Chief Minister for justice.

In the SP’s absence, the ASP of the Crime Branch, Siaj K. M., assured the women that an investigation would be conducted. Efforts to reach MLA Gurjar for comment were unsuccessful.

Published on: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 01:30 PM IST

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