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BJP MP KC Patel alleged honey-trap case: Police takes accused woman into custody
The woman, who allegedly honey-trapped, drugged and shot obscene videos of BJP MP KC Patel, has been taken into custody by the police.
New Delhi: The woman, who allegedly honey-trapped, drugged and shot obscene videos of BJP MP KC Patel, has been taken into custody by the police.
The woman was taken into custody from her Ghaziabad residence.
Patel, the MP from Gujarat's Valsad, last week filed a complaint alleging extortion by a woman-led gang after being honey-trapped and filmed in an "objectionable position".
Following Patel's complaint, the woman move a Delhi court, claiming police did not act on her rape complaint against the lawmaker.
The court has sought an action taken report in the matter and police have launched investigation. No rape case has been registered against Patel yet.
"Patel alleged the woman gave him a spiked drink at her residence and filmed him in objectionable positions after he became unconscious," said a police officer.
"She threatened to make the clips go viral. She demanded Rs 5 crore from him," said the officer.
"The woman had earlier extorted at least 15 other people, including some businessmen and a Haryana-based senior politician."
Mukesh Kumar Meena, special commissioner of police, New Delhi range, said it was a "sensitive matter" and appropriate action will be taken.