Rape case filed against Arunachal BJP MLA

GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh police has registered an FIR against a BJP MLA of the state for allegedly raping a woman.

In her statement to the police, the woman alleged that Goruk Pordung - legislator from Bameng constituency- raped her and threatened her of dire consequences if she divulged details of the incident to any person.

Meanwhile, Pordung has denied the allegations and described it as a conspiracy to tarnish his image. He also said it was not the first time he had met the woman.


The MLA has also filed a counter complaint against the woman.

A senior police officers said,“Investigation is on and law will take its own course.”