In a major embarrassment for the BJP, Ram Kumar Bindal, the elder brother of BJP Himachal president Rajeev Bindal, was detained by Solan police on Friday. He has been accused of allegedly raping a woman at his clinic on Mall Road.
SP Gaurav Singh said the 25-year-old victim filed a complaint at the women’s police station on October 8. She alleged that she had visited Bindal’s ayurvedic clinic near the old bus stand on October 7 for treatment of a medical condition.
During the consultation, Bindal reportedly held her hand, pressed her veins, and asked questions about her sexual health. After she shared her concerns, he reportedly assured her of a complete cure and showed her a medical book.
However, Bindal reportedly insisted on examining her private parts, which she refused. Despite her objection, he allegedly raped her under the pretext of a medical examination.
After the complaint, a team from the State Forensic Science Laboratory inspected the crime scene and gathered evidence. Based on the victim woman’s statement, forensic findings, and technical evidence, Solan police nabbed Ram Kumar Bindal, a resident of Bindal Colony, Solan, said the SP.
Rajeev Bindal expressed shock over the allegations, calling them deeply disturbing for the family. He said Ram Kumar Bindal, an 80-year-old with grandchildren, is a highly respected ayurvedic doctor in the state.
He called the incident a “new low,” and stated that it might be a conspiracy and urged police to consider whether an octogenarian was capable of such an act.
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