Rape allegations: BJP MLA cites ill-health for not recording statement
Dehradun: Dwarahat BJP MLA Mahesh Singh Negi, who has been accused of rape by a woman, on Wednesday expressed his inability to appear before police for recording his statement on health grounds.
Negi was summoned by police on Tuesday to record his statement on the charges of rape levelled against him by the woman.
In a letter to the DGP, Negi said he could not appear to record his statement as he was not well. He said he will record his statement as soon as he recovers.
The legislator also wondered why no arrest has yet been made despite a case of blackmailing lodged by his wife against the woman at the city's Nehru colony police station.
My wife had lodged a case of blackmailing against the woman at the Nehru colony police station on August 13 with supporting evidence but no arrest has been made so far in connection with the case, he said.
Requesting the DGP for an impartial probe, Negi said he is cooperating in investigation.
The woman had filed a police complaint against the MLA on Sunday accusing him of raping her several times between 2016 and 2018 while she was booked for allegedly blackmailing him following a complaint by the legislator's wife.
In her complaint, the woman claimed he had fathered her child and a DNA test can be conducted to bring out the truth, according to police.
She has accused the MLA of travelling with her to Mussoorie, Nainital, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Nepal and raping her several times between 2016 and 2018.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
