AIMIM expels MLC Rahmat Baig amid misconduct allegations
Earlier, based on Baig’s complaint, police registered a case under sections 308 (extortion) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The action came two days after Baig approached the cyber crime police, alleging that unidentified persons were threatening and blackmailing him for money by claiming they would release deepfake and morphed photographs and videos involving him.
Police said no complaint alleging sexual misconduct had been received so far. There are claims about circulation of videos, but it has not come to our notice,” a senior police officer told TOI . “Though there has been a hearsay about alleged sexual misconduct on the part of the AIMIM MLC, we did not get any complaint against him. Without knowing who the victim is, how can we register a case?
Party state president N Ramchander Rao said the allegations of sexual harassment of a minor against the MLC were extremely serious. A comprehensive investigation is needed,” he said. Meanwhile, the BJP has demanded strict legal action and an impartial investigation into the allegations. “This is not a simple matter, and a deeper look could reveal large-scale irregularities. Though the issue came out long ago, simply expelling him from the party now to wash their hands of the matter is unacceptable. He also questioned the silence of the Congress and BRS, both of which had supported Baig in the legislative council election against the BJP nominee. BJP state chief spokesperson NV Subhash demanded either a court-monitored investigation or a CBI probe into the allegations.