Jharkhand: BJP Block-level Chief Booked For Rape, Removed From Post
Last Updated: April 16, 2024, 23:48 IST
Medininagar (Daltonganj), India
Police official said that the girl is undergoing medical tests. (Image: Representative/PTI)
BJP’s Palamu district committee president Amit Tiwary said in a statement that Yadav was removed from the post following the development
The BJP on Tuesday removed one of its block-level presidents after a case of rape was lodged against him at a police station in Jharkhand’s Palamu district, a party functionary said.
The case was filed against BJP’s Manatu mandal committee president Satyandra Yadav (32) for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl on Sunday, police said.
BJP’s Palamu district committee president Amit Tiwary said in a statement that Yadav was removed from the post following the development. Manatu Police Station In-charge Nirmal Oraon said the accused has been absconding since the case was lodged against him on Monday.
The girl is undergoing medical tests, he said. Lesliganj Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manoj Kumar Jha said a special team has been formed to nab Yadav.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)