Gang Rape Allegation Puts Uttarakhand MLA's Amroha Farmhouse Under Scrutiny
A Haryana woman has alleged she was gang-raped at a farmhouse in Amroha, UP, reportedly owned by independent Uttarakhand MLA Umesh Sharma, who represents the Khanpur assembly constituency. Four men, including a UP police sub-inspector and constable and two CRPF personnel, have been arrested.
Current Summary
According to a September 24 Bhaskar English report, a 23-year-old woman from Haryana has alleged she was gang-raped at a farmhouse in Jhulpuri village, Hasanpur, Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh — a property reportedly owned by independent Uttarakhand MLA Umesh Sharma, who represents the Khanpur assembly constituency in Haridwar district. Per her complaint, CRPF head constable Mohit brought her from Sonipat to Amroha, joined en route by CRPF inspector Lalaram Yadav; at the farmhouse they were joined by UP Police sub-inspector Sanjay Tomar and constable Pramod. The group allegedly consumed alcohol before three of the men entered her room and assaulted her; she said she pushed out the fourth accused, Pramod, locked herself in, found Amroha police contact numbers online and alerted them. Amroha SP Lakhan Singh Yadav said police received information late on September 22 and reached the location; a case has been registered and all four accused have been arrested. The account is based on the woman's complaint and remains subject to investigation. The report does not disclose the MLA's own role or whether he was present.
What We Know
- A 23-year-old Haryana woman has alleged gang rape at a farmhouse in Amroha, UP
- The farmhouse is reportedly owned by independent Uttarakhand MLA Umesh Sharma of Khanpur constituency
- Four men have been arrested: UP Police sub-inspector Sanjay Tomar, constable Pramod, CRPF inspector Lalaram Yadav and CRPF head constable Mohit
- Amroha police say they received information late September 22 and registered a case
- The allegation is based on the woman's complaint and is under investigation
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether MLA Umesh Sharma was present or had any role in the incident
- The current custody and legal status of the four accused
- Whether formal charges have been filed
What Changed
- 24 Sept, 04:40 amSignal detected: Gang Rape Allegation Puts Uttarakhand MLA's Amroha Farmhouse Under Scrutiny