Archive · 7 Dec 2025
LJP Leader Arrested for Rape of Minor in Bihar
A man named Kamlesh Rai, who is a leader in a political party called Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and also a local village head, was arrested in Bihar, India.
He is accused of kidnapping and raping a young girl.
The girl's mother reported her missing after she didn't return from her coaching classes.
The police found out that the girl had been in contact with Kamlesh Rai and had even visited their home frequently.
The police also found a phone with a SIM card registered in Rai's name.
The girl's family was worried that Rai might harm her or sell her.
The police conducted a medical exam, which confirmed the rape.
The political party has expelled Rai while the investigation is ongoing.
Kamlesh Rai, a Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader and mukhiya of Karup Panchayat, was arrested for allegedly abducting and raping a minor in Bihar's Rohtas district.
The minor's mother filed a complaint on November 12 after her daughter went missing on November 5.
The FIR stated that the girl had been in regular contact with Rai and that he had previously lured her away.
A medical examination confirmed the rape, and Rai was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act.
The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) expelled Rai pending the outcome of the investigation.
- Who
- Kamlesh Rai, a Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader and mukhiya of Karup Panchayat
- What
- Arrested for alleged abduction and rape of a minor
- When
- Arrested on an unspecified date in November; incident occurred on November 5; complaint filed on November 12
- Where
- Rohtas district, Bihar, India
- Why
- Based on the minor's statement and medical examination confirming rape
- Arrested Individual
- Kamlesh Rai
- Position
- Rohtas district president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and mukhiya of Karup Panchayat
- Location of Arrest
- Bhainsahi Kala, Sasaram Sadar police limits, Bihar
- Charges
- Rape under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and POCSO Act
- Date of Incident
- November 5
- Date of Complaint
- November 12
- Party Action
- Expelled pending investigation