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Former BJP legislator resigns after being named in gang rape case
A former BJP legislator in Maharashtra's Thane district has resigned following his naming in a gang rape complaint filed by a 22-year-old woman. The case also involves a dismissed police constable.
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A gang rape case has been registered against former BJP legislator Narendra Pawar and dismissed police constable Shailesh Patil in Thane district, Maharashtra, following a complaint from a 22-year-old woman.
According to the woman's complaint, she was forcibly taken to a farmhouse in Bapgaon, Bhiwandi, at gunpoint. She alleged that she was forced to consume alcohol and subsequently subjected to sexual assault by the accused.
Parwar has submitted his resignation following his name surfacing in connection with the case. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the investigation details remain under scrutiny as authorities probe the allegations.
The complaint has triggered significant attention given Pawar's political background and the involvement of a police officer in the alleged crime. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.