Ranchi, Nov. 13 -- An FIR has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act following a rape allegation against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara, who represents the 70-Simdega Assembly constituency, Hatia Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Niraj Kumar said on Friday.

Speaking to the media, DSP Kumar said that the complainant was allegedly subjected to rape during her stay at the legislator's Ranchi residence.

"During her stay, she was subjected to rape...An FIR has been registered. Following the FIR, the standard legal process is underway-this includes a medical examination and the recording of a statement...A case has been registered under the POCSO Act...Sections of the...