BJP leader held accepting ₹30,000 for threatening youth in fake-rape-case:Narsinghpur police release him later, accused had pressurized to withdraw complaint

A gang in Narsinghpur involved in extorting money through fake rape cases has been exposed. On Thursday, police caught BJP leader Chuttu Maharaj, also known as Brijendra Dubey, red-handed while taking ₹30,000 at the Jai Shriram Travels office near the new bus stand. Notably, police released him from the station later that night. On Friday, he allegedly went to the victim’s house and threatened her to withdraw the complaint. The victim has filed a fresh complaint about threats. Complaint registered against Chuttu Station Ganj police station in-charge Ratnakar Hingwe said that, based on the victim’s complaint, a case has been registered against Chuttu alias Brijendra Maharaj, Sandeep Rajput, and Puna Bai Chaudhary under sections 308(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Sections of BNS to deal with extortion Section 308(2) deals with general extortion, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment, a fine, or both. On the other hand, section 3(5) gives a general provision defining the term woman. Currently, police are investigating the matter and recording statements. See the entire sequence of events in 5 pictures… Demanded Rs 2 lakh from the complainant
Dhanare Colony resident Rajesh Jain was called by Chuttu Maharaj to his travel office. Upon reaching there, he was threatened that a rape case was registered against him at the women’s police station. To avoid this, he would need to arrange money. During this time, Poona Bai Chaudhary and Sandeep Rajput were also present at the spot. They demanded Rs 2 lakh from Rajesh. Rajesh Jain immediately informed the police and the Advocates Association about this. Special team laid a trap to catch the accused. When Rajesh gave Rs 30,000 to Chuttu Maharaj, the police caught him red-handed on the spot. Accused had also contested the municipal council election on a BJP ticket from Mushran ward in 2022. Victim filed complaint again at police station
Notably, BJP leader Chuttu Maharaj was released from the police station just hours after his arrest. Next day, the victim submitted a complaint application to the SP. He reported that the accused is now coming to his house and threatening him to withdraw the complaint. The victim has also pleaded for his security. Congress says, Leaders have made extortion a weapon
MP Congress shared a clip on social media platform X showing the accused being caught red-handed. Congress wrote, “In Madhya Pradesh, what BJP members do is never less. In every scam, somewhere or the other, a BJP member comes to the fore.” In Narsinghpur, BJP leader Chuttu Maharaj has been arrested on charges of extortion in the name of implicating someone in a rape case. The involvement of BJP members in all types of crimes shows that under the protection of power, leaders have made extortion their weapon.