Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Himachal BJP MLA's Aide Booked for Abducting, Threatening Harassment Victim
A woman accused a politician, MLA Hans Raj, of harassing her.
After she made these claims, her father says that two people who work for the MLA, his assistant Lekh Raj and another associate named Muniyan Khan, kidnapped him and his daughter.
They allegedly took them to another city, threatened them, and made them change their story.
The father said they were told their house would be burned down if they didn't cooperate.
The victim's father reported this to the police, and an FIR was filed against the two men.
The police are investigating these new allegations.
Meanwhile, MLA Hans Raj has said the accusations against him are politically motivated and apologized for some comments he made about women.
The Chief Minister said the government is watching the situation.
Himachal BJP MLA Hans Raj's personal assistant Lekh Raj and associate Muniyan Khan have been booked.
They are accused of abducting, threatening, and coercing a woman and her father to retract earlier harassment allegations against MLA Hans Raj.
The FIR was registered in Chamba based on a complaint by the victim's father, who named the MLA as well.
The accused allegedly took the father and daughter to Shimla last year and forced them to change their statements, with threats of house burning.
MLA Hans Raj claims the allegations are politically motivated and denies any misconduct, while the Chief Minister stated the government is monitoring the situation.
- Who
- Lekh Raj (PA to BJP MLA Hans Raj) and Muniyan Khan (associate of the MLA) have been booked; allegations are against BJP MLA Hans Raj.
- What
- The personal assistant and an aide of Himachal BJP MLA Hans Raj have been booked for allegedly abducting, threatening, and coercing a woman and her father to change their statements regarding harassment allegations against the MLA.
- When
- The fresh FIR was registered days after new allegations surfaced and a previous FIR against the MLA was recommended for cancellation. The alleged abduction and coercion happened last year.
- Where
- Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- The victim's father filed a complaint alleging that the accused abducted him and his daughter and forced them to change their statements concerning harassment allegations against MLA Hans Raj, with a warning of house burning if they did not comply.
Accused Aides (Lekh Raj & Muniyan Khan)
Victim and Father
Coercion and Statement Change
Accused Aides (Lekh Raj & Muniyan Khan)
Lekh Raj and Muniyan Khan allegedly abducted the victim and her father, took them to Shimla, and threatened them to change their statements. They were also allegedly forced to prepare a written statement that the victim had to read out live. They were reportedly driven to court without being allowed to stop.
Victim and Father
The victim's father alleges the two accused compelled them to prepare a written statement, and his daughter was forced to change her statement in court. He claims they were warned their house would be burned if they didn't comply. The victim had previously leveled harassment allegations against MLA Hans Raj on social media.
MLA Hans Raj's Involvement and Defense
Accused Aides (Lekh Raj & Muniyan Khan)
MLA Hans Raj claims the allegations against him are politically motivated and part of conspiracies in politics. He has apologized for any offense caused by his earlier remarks about women from Chamba working in industrial areas, acknowledging their contribution to the state's economy and stating his accountability to the people. He denies any misconduct with women and asserts a false narrative is being created to malign his image.
Victim and Father
The victim's father named MLA Hans Raj in his complaint, alleging the two aides acted under his influence. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated the government is monitoring developments and that the victim should not have changed her earlier statement. The Himachal Pradesh State Women Commission sought a report from the police regarding the harassment allegations against MLA Hans Raj.
- Accused
- Lekh Raj (PA to BJP MLA Hans Raj) and Muniyan Khan (associate of the MLA)
- Victim
- Woman who made harassment allegations against MLA Hans Raj
- Location of FIR Registration
- Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Allegations against Accused
- Abduction, intimidation, coercing change of statements, common intention
- Previous FIR against MLA
- A cancellation report was recommended after the victim retracted allegations, but is pending court acceptance.
- Chief Minister's Statement
- Government is monitoring developments; victim should not have changed her statement.
Sources
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