Overview
- The woman’s written complaint alleges Ashok Singh raped her at knifepoint about six months ago, recorded the assault, and later threatened her using the video.
- She reported renewed harassment on December 20 and filed a complaint on December 22, after which her statement was recorded and the probe was assigned to DSP Manoj Trivedi.
- Police say Singh was booked under BNS sections related to outraging modesty, sexual harassment, obscene acts, and criminal intimidation, with some reports noting the FIR does not list rape.
- A short clip shared widely on social media shows the accused declaring that nothing would happen to him; police say they are verifying the clip’s authenticity.
- Congress leaders amplified the video and accused the state government of inaction as local BJP figures distanced the party from Singh, who police records indicate has prior criminal cases and a past externment.