FIR lodged against BJP leader for attempting rape on acid survivor
Bhopal: A BJP leader was detained on Sunday night by Madhya Pradesh Police for allegedly trying to rape an acid survivor in a Bhopal hotel, police said on Monday.
The state BJP soon after learning the development suspended the leader from the party. The saffron party’s state secretary Satyendra Bhushan Singh confirmed the development.
“Rajendra Namdeo was detained on Sunday night and was questioned for alleged rape attempt on a acid victim survivor,” police said.
The Madhya Pradesh government also issued an order to remove Namdeo from his current position as the vice president of the MP Silai Kadai Board.
The MP Police further added that the FIR under relevant IPC sections was registered against Namdeo on Sunday night for allegedly molesting and rape attempt on the woman on December 11 last year.
The victim is a school teacher and came in contact with Namdeo after acid attack on her two years back.
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CM Siddaramaiah visits Minister Sudhakar in hospital
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday visited Minister D Sudhakar in hospital and said doctors would take a decision on further treatment after the latter regains consciousness.
The Planning and Statistics Minister Sudhakar fell ill following a severe lung infection. He is still in the intensive care unit.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Electronic City, Siddaramaiah said, "Sudhakar has not yet regained consciousness. The doctors will take a decision tomorrow."
Responding to a query on whether a lung transplantation would be carried out, the CM said, "If a transplant has to be done now, he must regain consciousness. He is not conscious now. The doctors will take a decision."
Asked about the minister's condition, Siddaramaiah said he is stable now, but on ventilator support.
"All other organs are functioning well and he is stable. The brain has not yet regained consciousness," he said.
On further medical evaluation, Siddaramaiah said, "The doctors will do a CT scan tomorrow. After that, they will know. They will take a decision."
The doctors briefed the CM on the treatment being administered. Siddaramaiah also interacted with the minister's family members.
VIDEO | Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday visited Minister D Sudhakar in hospital and said doctors would take a decision on further treatment after the latter regains consciousness.
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