Court Rejects Bail Plea of BJP Leader and Husband
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): The Gwalior High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of BJP district vice president Dr. Manu Sharma and her husband, BMO Dr. Rajesh Sharma, who are accused in a case involving rape and illegal abortion of a nursing student from Morena.
Seriousness of Charges Cited
Special Judge Vivek Agarwal denied their bail request, citing the grave nature of the allegations against them.
Victim Alleges Sexual Assault and Blackmail
The case stems from a March 23 complaint filed at Hazira police station, Gwalior, by a woman from Uttar Pradesh. She accused Pushpendra Rawat of raping and blackmailing her with explicit videos. She further alleged that when she became pregnant, Pushpendra’s family forced her to undergo an illegal abortion at KD Hospital, where Dr. Manu Sharma and Dr. Rajesh Sharma performed the procedure against her will.
Multiple Accused on the Run
The police have registered a case against Pushpendra’s sister, Reena, and brother, Arvind Rawat, along with BJP leader Dr. Manu Sharma and her husband. All accused are currently absconding, and a manhunt is underway.
Timeline of Events
- March 28, 2024: The victim alleges that Pushpendra Rawat raped her multiple times, recorded videos, and later blackmailed her.
- When she became pregnant, she requested marriage, but Pushpendra refused to communicate.
- Seeking help, she approached Pushpendra’s brother-in-law, Paan Singh, who instead raped her.
- Pushpendra’s sister Reena and brother Arvind then forcibly took her to KD Hospital, where Dr. Manu Sharma and Dr. Rajesh Sharma allegedly conducted an abortion without her consent.
- The victim claims she was threatened with academic failure if she revealed the ordeal.
Police Investigation Ongoing
Authorities are actively searching for the accused, and further investigations are in progress.
