Archive · 29 Dec 2025
BJP Councillor's Husband Arrested for Rape
A woman in Madhya Pradesh has accused the husband of a BJP councillor of raping her at knifepoint, recording the assault, and using the video to blackmail her for six months.
A viral video shows the accused dismissing the woman's threats.
The police have arrested the accused and are investigating the case.
The BJP has distanced itself from the accused, stating that the law will take its course.
The investigation has been transferred to a senior police officer.
Ashok Singh, husband of a BJP councillor, was arrested for allegedly raping a woman at knifepoint and blackmailing her with a video of the assault.
The woman filed a complaint accusing Singh of raping her, recording the act, and threatening her and her family.
A viral video shows Singh dismissing the woman's threats, prompting police to take action.
Singh has been booked under various charges, including criminal intimidation and obscene acts.
The BJP has distanced itself from the accused, and the investigation has been transferred to Deputy Superintendent of Police Manoj Trivedi.
- Who
- Ashok Singh, husband of a BJP councillor, and an unnamed woman
- What
- A rape complaint and alleged blackmail involving a viral video
- When
- The incident occurred approximately six months ago, and the complaint was filed recently
- Where
- Satna district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The woman alleged that Ashok Singh raped her, recorded the assault, and used the video to blackmail her
- Accused
- Ashok Singh
- Victim
- Unnamed woman
- Location
- Satna, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Approximately six months ago
- Investigating Officer
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Manoj Trivedi
- BJP Councillor
- Ashok Singh's wife
- Charges
- Criminal intimidation, obscene acts, and others under BNS
