Bengaluru Social Worker Accuses BJP MLA Munirathna, Others of Gang Rape; FIR Registered

A 40-year-old social worker from Bengaluru has filed a police complaint accusing BJP MLA Munirathna and three others of gang rape and assault. The woman, who is also a BJP party worker, claims the attack happened in June 2023 at the MLA’s office near JP Park in Mathikere.

In her statement, she said she was stripped, raped, and humiliated. She also alleged that a substance was forcibly injected into her and she was threatened with harm to her family if she spoke out.

The FIR, filed this week, names MLA Munirathna and three of his associates—Vasantha, Channakeshawa, and Kamal. The case is now under investigation.

This disturbing allegation has sparked public outrage and renewed discussions on the safety and dignity of women, especially those within political and social organizations.