Archive · 28 Jul 2025
BJD Corporator Arrested on Rape, Foeticide Charges
Amaresh Jena, a politician, was arrested for allegedly raping a woman when she was 17 years old, making her have an abortion, and threatening her.
He was arrested in Balasore, Odisha, after hiding.
His party, BJD, suspended him.
The police arrested five people who helped him avoid arrest.
The woman said he promised to marry her.
Jena claims he is innocent and is being framed.
BJD corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested in Balasore, Odisha, in connection with a rape case.
Jena was booked under various sections including rape, criminal intimidation, and the POCSO Act.
The BJD suspended Jena from the party immediately following his arrest.
A 19-year-old woman accused Jena of rape, foeticide, cheating, and threats.
Five individuals were arrested for assisting Jena in evading arrest.
- Who
- Amaresh Jena, a BJD corporator, and a 19-year-old woman.
- What
- Amaresh Jena was arrested on charges of rape, foeticide, and criminal intimidation.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Sunday.
- Where
- Balasore, Odisha.
- Why
- Jena was arrested based on allegations of sexual assault and related offenses.
Complainant's Claims
Accused's and Others' Perspectives
Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Foeticide
Complainant's Claims
Jena sexually exploited the complainant with the promise of marriage and forced her to have an abortion.
Accused's and Others' Perspectives
Details not available.
Allegations of Intimidation
Complainant's Claims
The complainant was threatened and directed not to reveal the matter.
Accused's and Others' Perspectives
Details not available.
- Accused
- Amaresh Jena
- Political Affiliation
- BJD
- Charges
- Rape, Foeticide, Criminal Intimidation, POCSO Act violation
- Victim Age
- 17 at the time of the alleged abuse
- Location of Arrest
- Balasore
- Party Response
- Suspended Jena
Sources
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