BJP Leader Arrested on Rape Charges in Kailashahar

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, January 21, 2025

In a shocking development, a BJP leader from Kailashahar has been arrested on charges of rape. The accused, Anjan Debray, a prominent party functionary who had recently contested in the booth president election, was taken into custody after a written complaint was filed by his domestic worker. The incident, which took place on January 1, 2025, in the PWD Road area of Kailashahar, led to an outcry in the city. The police, under the leadership of Officer-in-Charge Ripita Bhattacharya, acted promptly, despite pressure from various party members to drop the case. Anjan Debray faces serious charges under the Bharatiya Naya Sanghita, including sections related to sexual assault and criminal intimidation. The case has caused a stir, with local BJP leaders choosing to remain silent on the matter.