Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 19 (ANI): A case has been registered against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Gogunda in Udaipur, Pratap Gameti for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage, said the police.

The police have handed over the investigation of the case to the Criminal Investigation Department.

Also Read | Indira Gandhi Birth Anniversary 2021: PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Former Prime Minister.

"The investigation in this matter will be conducted by CID, Crime Branch," said Udaipur Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar.

According to the police, the woman met Gameti while she was looking for a job. Consequently, the two started talking on the phone.

Also Read | Andhra Pradesh Rains: Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in Tirupati, Flight Service Hit.

The victim told the police that Gameti came to her house and raped her, added the police.

The MLA also took her to Jaipur and again raped her, the police added. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)