A former BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh is under investigation for allegedly abetting the suicide of a farmer, following serious allegations made in a video recorded by the deceased.
Key Points
- Former BJP MLA Shashank Bhargava is accused of abetting a farmer's suicide in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
- The deceased farmer, Govind Gurjar, allegedly recorded a video before his death levelling allegations against Bhargava.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) found that Bhargava allegedly pressured the farmer into a house agreement and subjected him to financial harassment.
- Police have registered a case against Bhargava under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (abetment of suicide).
Police have registered a case against BJP leader and former MLA Shashank Bhargava on charges of abetting a farmer's suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district, officials said.
The body of farmer Govind Gurjar was found on April 27 near a railroad at Peepal Wali Puliya, Vidisha City Superintendent of Police Atul Singh said.
Allegations Against The BJP Leader
The deceased recorded a video shortly before his death, in which he purportedly levelled serious allegations against the former MLA, Singh told PTI.
Special Investigation Team Formed
District Superintendent of Police Rohit Kashwani formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) considering the seriousness of the case. The SIT probe found that Bhargava allegedly pressured the farmer into executing a house agreement and subjected him to financial harassment, the official said.
Case Registered, Investigation Underway
The police registered a case against him under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Sunday evening and initiated further investigation, he added.
Bhargava quit the Congress and joined the ruling BJP in March 2024.
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