Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Rape Accused AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Surfaces in Australia
A politician from India named Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has reportedly gone to Australia.
He is accused of serious crimes like rape and cheating by a woman.
He appeared in a video from Australia, saying he is innocent and believes he is being targeted for political reasons.
He also mentioned that he will only come back to India once he has legal permission, known as bail.
The police in India have been trying to find him since he disappeared in September.
They even put out a notice to look for him and tried to arrest him in another state, but he allegedly escaped with help.
A court has now called him an absconder because he has not shown up for his court dates.
AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, accused in a rape and cheating case, has reportedly surfaced in Australia.
Pathanmajra appeared in a video interview from Australia, stating he will return to India only after securing bail.
He claims the allegations against him are a 'political conspiracy' and that he fled because he feared a 'fake encounter'.
The Punjab Police have issued a lookout notice and declared him an absconder after he evaded arrest.
The MLA faces charges including rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation, and was accused of deception and sexual exploitation.
- Who
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra
- What
- Surfaced in Australia while being wanted by police in an alleged rape and cheating case. He gave an interview from Australia, claiming innocence and stating he would return after securing bail.
- When
- Remained absconding since September this year; surfaced in Australia and gave an interview on Monday.
- Where
- Australia (South Australia, Adelaide); attempted arrest in Haryana; court proceedings in Patiala.
- Why
- MLA claims the case is a 'political conspiracy' to silence him and fears a 'fake encounter'; police are pursuing charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation.
Allegations Against MLA
MLA's Defense
Accusations of Rape and Cheating
Allegations Against MLA
A woman has accused AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation, alleging deception by claiming to be divorced and subjecting her to sexual exploitation, threats, and harassment.
MLA's Defense
Pathanmajra denies all allegations, stating he has been framed as part of a 'political conspiracy' and fears being killed in a 'fake encounter'.
Legal Status and Evasion
Allegations Against MLA
Pathanmajra is wanted by Punjab Police, who issued a lookout notice and conducted raids. He is declared an absconder by a Patiala court after skipping hearings and allegedly evaded arrest with the help of supporters.
MLA's Defense
Pathanmajra claims he is in Australia and will return only after securing bail. He stated his intention to return after getting bail.
- MLA Name
- Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra
- Party
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- Constituency
- Sanour
- Allegations
- Rape, cheating, criminal intimidation
- Current Location (Alleged)
- Australia (South Australia, Adelaide)
- Legal Status
- Wanted by Punjab Police, lookout notice issued, declared absconder by Patiala court
- Date of Absconding
- September this year
