By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts Cookies Policy.
Bihar: BJP MLC Tunna Ji Pandey arrested for trying to molest 12-year-old girl on board Purvanchal Express train
The girl was sleeping on her reserved berth number 46, when Tunna Ji Pandey, who was occupying Number 43, came and attempted to molest her.
Hajipur, July 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC from Siwan, Tunna Ji Pandey was on Sunday arrested by the police in Hajipur, for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl on board Purbanchal Express train. The woman was travelling along with her parents from Kolkata to Gorakhpur, when Pandey reportedly tried to take her to the bathroom and molest her. The woman was sleeping on the train berth when Pandey tried to molest her, said Hajipur GRP, Sanjay Singh. Pandey has denied the charge.
Trending Now
The incident took place on Sarai station near Hajipur-Muzaffarpur zone. The incident was reported to Sanjay Singh by an escorting GRP, who informed Singh as soon as the she came to know of the incident. Thailand based businessman Vijay Prakash Pandey was reportedly travelling in AC Two-tier AI bogey, with his 12-year-old daughter, wife and one other family member. The girl was sleeping on her reserved berth number 46, when Tunna Ji Pandey, who was occupying Number 43, came and attempted to molest her. The girl woke up and started screaming in fear. ALSO READ: FIR against AAP MLA Somnath Bharti for ‘instigating’ men to misbehave with woman
The girl has alleged that Pandey attempted to forcibly kiss her and told her to accompany him to the bathroom. The victim’s father lodged an FIR at Gorakhpur and the Pandey was arrested. He has been charged under POCSO, since the girl is a minor. Pandey has been known to be an alcohol mafia in Uttar Pradesh, and he has a thriving liquor business in Bihar as well. But after the liquor ban imposed by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after winning the elections this year, Pandey’s business was not doing well in the state.
Hajipur (Bihar): Government Railway Police (GRP) arrest Siwan BJP MLC Tunna Pandey for allegedly molesting a woman. pic.twitter.com/UdJlAjcn7J
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 24, 2016
The girl was sleeping in a train berth, Tunna tried and molested her. He also tried to take her to the bathroom: Sanjay Singh, GRP, Hajipur
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 24, 2016
FIR has also been registered in the matter:Sanjay Singh(GRP)on arresting of BJP MLC Tunna Pandey for molesting woman pic.twitter.com/Clv2Y4CB2X
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 24, 2016
I was just taking out my phone charger,didn't even know whether it was a girl who was sleeping or a boy:Tunna Pandey pic.twitter.com/Sxcj9Qj89F
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 24, 2016
Also Read:
For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest India News on India.com.