Badaun: A case of alleged gang rape has been registered against BJP MLA Harish Shakya, his brother Satendra Shakya, among 16 others, in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The Civil Lines Police Station filed the case following a court order.

A court has ordered an FIR against BJP MLA Harish Shakya and 15 others over alleged gangrape and fraud related to a land dispute. The police have been instructed to investigate within 10 days. The case involves a disputed land deal and serious allegations by the petitioner's family.

Following an MP/MLA special court order, the Civil Lines police station in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun on Saturday registered a case of rape and fraud against 16 individuals, including BJP MLA from Bilsi Harish Shakya, his brother, nephew, and several businessmen, officials said.

A special court in Uttar Pradesh has ordered an FIR against BJP MLA Harish Shakya and others on gangrape charges, following a plea from the victim's husband.

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday registered a first information report against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Harish Chandra Shakya, two of his brothers and 13 others for alleged gangrape, fraud and coercion, among other charges, in Badaun, The Indian Express reported.

Along with the BJP MLA, his brother, nephew, and several businessmen have been named in the FIR. Bilsi assembly constituency is located in Badaun district

An FIR was filed against BJP MLA Harish Shakya and 16 others in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, for charges including rape and fraud. The FIR follows a court ruling after complaints of extortion and threats.