Police in Amroha have arrested 4 men after a 23-year-old woman from Fatehabad, Haryana, alleged that she was sexually assaulted at a farmhouse linked to Uttarakhand independent MLA Umesh Sharma. The property is near Jhulpuri village in the Hasanpur Kotwali area of Amroha district.

The accused include CRPF personnel Mohit and Lalaram, along with Sub-Inspector Sanjay Tomar and Head Constable Pramod Malik. The woman’s complaint led to a case against all 4 men, according to the police account.

What the police said

Superintendent of Police Lakhan Singh Yadav said police received information late on 22 September from a woman who reported that she had been forced into sexual activity. Officers reached the location and began gathering details, he said.

According to the police investigation described by the SP, the woman had travelled to Amroha with her acquaintances Mohit and Lalaram. They had reportedly come to meet their friend Sanjay. The woman’s statement formed the basis of the case, and police said the 4 accused were arrested for questioning.

The account in the complaint differs in emphasis from the initial police description. The woman alleged that the men entered a room after drinking alcohol and sexually assaulted her. She also alleged that the incident took place at the farmhouse on Tuesday night.

How the complaint reached police

The woman reportedly searched online for mobile numbers of Amroha police officials during the night and informed them about the incident. She further alleged that no action was taken through Wednesday, before the case was registered at 4:20 AM PM.

The available police account says officers acted after receiving the late-night information and later registered a case on the woman’s complaint. The accused remain under investigation, and the police have said they are being questioned.

Farmhouse linked to Khanpur MLA

The property is described as the D D Brothers Farmhouse. It lies near Jhulpuri, also referred to as Razhoha, on a link road leading towards Gajraula. The farmhouse is associated with Umesh Sharma, the independent MLA from Uttarakhand’s Khanpur Assembly constituency in Haridwar district.

The property reportedly covers several acres and has high-definition cameras and more than 20 dogs. The report also says entry is controlled by the MLA’s directions. Cricket players Suresh Raina and Mohammed Shami, as well as IAS and IPS officers, have reportedly visited or stayed there.

The farmhouse had earlier drawn attention after a theft incident in 2022. That background does not establish any connection between the earlier incident and the present case.

MLA’s office response

A request for the MLA’s response was not answered by phone. His personal assistant, Zuber Kazmi, said Umesh Sharma was undergoing therapy and had attended a rally in Khanpur. He attributed the MLA’s back pain to the rally and said information about the matter would be provided at the MLA’s office at 11:00 AM on Thursday.

The current case concerns allegations made by the woman against the 4 arrested men. Arrests and the registration of a case do not constitute a court finding of guilt. Further legal proceedings and the police investigation will determine the next stage of the matter.

Conclusion

Police have registered a case and arrested 4 accused after a woman alleged sexual assault at a farmhouse linked to Khanpur MLA Umesh Sharma. The investigation and subsequent legal process will establish the facts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the alleged assault take place?

The alleged assault took place at a farmhouse near Jhulpuri village in Amroha’s Hasanpur Kotwali area. The property is linked to Khanpur MLA Umesh Sharma.

Q. How many people have been arrested?

Police said all 4 accused were arrested after the woman’s complaint. They include 2 CRPF personnel and 2 police personnel.

Q. Who are the accused named in the case?

The accused are identified as CRPF personnel Mohit and Lalaram, Sub-Inspector Sanjay Tomar and Head Constable Pramod Malik.

Q. When was the case registered?

The case was registered at 4:20 AM PM after the woman reported the alleged assault to police.

Q. What did the police say about the complaint?

SP Lakhan Singh Yadav said police received information late on 22 September, visited the location and registered a case based on the woman’s statement.

Q. Has the MLA responded to the allegations?

The MLA did not answer a phone call seeking his response. His personal assistant said information would be given at the MLA’s office at 11:00 AM on Thursday.