Madhya Pradesh, May 07:  Two BJP workers in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh have been accused of raping a 28-year-old woman repeatedly for the last two years. According to a PTI report, Raja Ram, and his friend Mukesh Thakur have committed the heinous crime. Thakur is a local representative of BJP MP Manohar Untwal.

Reportedly, Ram gave a job to the woman in April 2016, and as per the woman's complaint, he `raped' her many times by "cheating" and "offering allurements" to her. He also threatened her and forced her to sleep with his friend Thakur on some occasions, according to the victim's statement.

Police have arrested Ram and Thakur is on the run, however efforts are on to nab him. According to reports, the accused are said to be linked to an influential BJP leader. A case has been registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. As per reports,both the accused got her divorced by threatening her husband and family.

(With inputs from PTI)

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