Madhya Pradesh Woman Who Accused BJP Leader’s Son of Rape Attempts Suicide Citing Threats and Pressure

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:22am on 27 Dec 2025,Saturday India

In Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, a woman who had accused Rajat Sharma, son of a local BJP leader and council president, of rape is in critical condition after consuming sleeping pills and rat poison, police said. She left a six‑page note alleging seven months of threats, mental harassment, intimidation and pressure to withdraw her FIR, including offers of ₹50 lakh to settle. She claimed the accused promised marriage but his family arranged another engagement and sought to derail her complaint. An FIR was filed in April, and authorities say chargesheeting is underway. The woman appealed for justice from senior leaders while hospitalized. (PC: X)

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