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**BJP MLA Munirathna Cleared in Gang-Rape Allegation, Claims Conspiracy**

**BENGALURU, September 4, 2025** – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Munirathna has received a reprieve in a gang-rape case as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating alleged crimes against him has filed a “B report,” indicating that the accusations were found to be false.

The case stemmed from a complaint filed on May 20, 2025, by a 40-year-old woman who accused Munirathna of orchestrating a gang-rape and injecting her with a deadly virus. The woman claimed she discovered a viral infection after being hospitalized in January 2025 and subsequently attempted suicide.

However, the SIT investigation reportedly found no evidence to support the woman’s claims and no contact between her and the MLA, leading to the filing of the B report.

Following the news, Munirathna stated that this development exposed a conspiracy against him. He linked the case to the victory of Dr. C.N. Manjunath in the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Bangalore Rural, alleging a surge in cases filed against him afterward. “The B report shows that truth has prevailed,” he stated, urging an end to the practice of filing false complaints.

Despite this victory, Munirathna is not entirely out of legal jeopardy. The SIT has already filed a charge sheet against him in another rape case registered in Kaggalipura. Another charge sheet has been filed against him in a case related to hurling casteist abuses. These cases led to the initial formation of the SIT.

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