Arrest order issued against RJD MLA in rape case

An arrest order was today issued against RJD MLA Raj Ballabh Yadav in connection with the rape case of a minor girl last week, a senior police officer said.
The order was issued following a complaint against the MLA by a 15-year-old girl from Nawada who has alleged that Yadav raped him on February 6, Deputy Inspector General of Police Shalin told PTI.
The statement of the girl has been taken under section 164 of IPC and an FIR in the case was lodged against Yadav with Women police station, Nalanda, on February 9, he said.
The girl had identified the accused MLA when his photograph was shown to her and later she identified him in person also, the DIG said.

Yadav won from Nawada seat on RJD ticket in the recent Assembly election and has previously served as a minister in the RJD government.
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Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu
Naidu expressed deep anguish over the death of Murthy and described him an able leader of the party.
On his arrival from New Delhi, Naidu travelled to Sankhavaram village where he met the bereaved family members of Murthy to personally convey his heartfelt condolence this evening.
He was accompanied by Cabinet colleagues Chinarajappa, Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, K Narayana and Kakinada TDP MP Thota Narasimham.
Later, talking to reporters, Naidu said in Murthy's demise, the TDP has lost an able leader whose contribution to the party was noteworthy.