Raipur

Woman files rape case against MlA's nephew

Staff Reporter

A 31-year-old woman on Wednesday registered FIR against nephew of MlA and senior Congress leader Gurmukh Singh Hora for allegedly raping her on the pretext of marrying her, senior police official said.

The victim who is a resident of Navjeevan Society near Pachpedi Naka area of Raipur had approached the Pandari Police Station on Wednesday morning to lodge FIR against Ashish Hora (40) s/o Nirander Singh Hora, who resides in Natura Apartment at Daldal Seoni area coming under Pandari Police Station limits, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) (City) Vijay Agrawal informed.

The victim, who had an affair with the accused came in contact with him a few years ago when she met him in a property related deal, he said.

Initially, Ashish promised the victim that he would marry her but refused to accept her later, the ASP further said.