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Samajwadi Party Leader Virendra Bahadur Pal Accused of Raping and Blackmailing Lawyer, Currently Absconding

Sep 8, 2024, 03:01 PM

In Uttar Pradesh's Mau district, Samajwadi Party leader Virendra Bahadur Pal has been accused of raping and blackmailing a lawyer. An FIR has been filed against him, and he is currently absconding. The accusations have led to calls for a fair and unbiased investigation. Both cases have sparked significant public and political reactions. Additionally, Pal has been accused of raping an 18-year-old woman several times. CO City Anjani Kumar Pandey confirmed the arrest.