Archive · 29 Oct 2025
BJP MLA's Nephew Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Minor Daughter of Party Cadre
A man named Sahadeb Ghorui, who is the nephew of a politician, has been arrested.
He was wanted by the police for over five years.
He is accused of taking a young girl, whose father is a member of the same political party, to a park.
He allegedly promised her a job but then locked her in a room and hurt her.
The girl told her parents, and a police report was filed in 2020.
Sahadeb ran away after that but was recently caught while he was out walking near his home.
He claims he is being framed for political reasons.
The court has ordered him to stay in jail for now.
BJP MLA's nephew, Sahadeb Ghorui, arrested after being on the run for over five years.
He is accused of raping the minor daughter of a BJP cadre in 2020.
The incident allegedly occurred at an amusement park in Durgapur where the accused had promised the victim a job.
Sahadeb Ghorui had been absconding across multiple states since the FIR was filed.
The accused claims he is a victim of political conspiracy, while the MLA nephew has distanced himself and the party from the personal matter.
- Who
- Sahadeb Ghorui, nephew of BJP MLA Lakshman Ghorui, and former BJP Youth Morcha leader
- What
- Arrested for allegedly raping the minor daughter of a BJP cadre
- When
- Arrested early morning after being absconding since May 2020; alleged incident occurred on or before May 5, 2020.
- Where
- Arrested in Bamnabera, his native village in Kanksa Police Station area; alleged incident at an amusement park in Durgapur.
- Why
- Allegedly lured the victim to the amusement park with the promise of a job, confined her in a guest house, and raped her.
Accused's Claim
Victim's Father's Allegation
Nature of Charge
Accused's Claim
Sahadeb Ghorui claims he is a victim of politics and a false charge was framed to malign his uncle, the MLA.
Victim's Father's Allegation
The victim's father alleges Sahadeb Ghorui lured his daughter with a job, confined her in a guest house, and raped her.
Political Involvement
Accused's Claim
The MLA, Lakshman Ghorui, stated it's a personal matter, not political, and his family members are not linked to his political activities. He accused the TMC of playing dirty politics by involving him and his party.
Victim's Father's Allegation
The victim's father is an active BJP cadre, indicating a connection to the political party, though the MLA denies political links to the incident.
- Accused
- Sahadeb Ghorui (nephew of BJP MLA Lakshman Ghorui)
- Allegation
- Rape of minor daughter of a BJP cadre
- Location of Incident
- Privately-owned amusement park, City Centre, Durgapur
- Date of FIR
- May 5, 2020
- Arrest Date
- Early morning, over five years after the alleged incident
- Current Status
- In jail custody until November 11 (ordered by Pocso Court)