Rape-Accused AAP MLA On The Run, Flees To Australia Amid Lookout Notice

This special report focuses on Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, the Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Sanor, who is accused of rape and has fled to Australia while on the run since September. Pathanmajra has also criticised his own party's leadership, stating, 'In Punjab, ministers and MLAs are not consulted on key matters. Freedom of speech is being curtailed'. The first-time legislator has been absconding despite a lookout circular being issued by the Punjab Police. In a video interview with an Australia-based channel, he claimed the case was a 'political conspiracy' and that he would only return after securing bail. A Patiala court has initiated proceedings to declare him a proclaimed offender as police continue their investigation into how he managed to leave the country, a development that has caused major embarrassment for the state police and government.