Now, MP minister in dock for identifying rape victim

Madhya Pradesh tribal affairs minister Vijay Shah, who was booked for making derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, on Tuesday landed in a fresh controversy after photos and videos of his meeting with a gang rape victim's family were widely circulated on social media.

- Shruti Tomar [e-mail]

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh tribal affairs minister Vijay Shah, who was booked for making derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, on Tuesday landed in a fresh controversy after photos and videos of his meeting with a gang rape victim's family were widely circulated on social media.

The BJP leader, who had kept a low profile over the past two weeks after an FIR was registered against him over his derogatory remarks, on Tuesday met the family of a 45-year-old woman, who was gang-raped and murdered on May 23 by two men in Khandwa district. The minister, who was accompanied by his wife, handed over ₹60,000 to the victim's family and assured them of justice.