Meghalaya BJP leader accused of running a brothel arrested in UP

Meghalaya BJP vice-president Bernard N Marak who is accused of operating a brothel at his farmhouse in the state was arrested in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

Marak, a former militant leader, was absconding following a police raid at the farmhouse at Tura in the state’s West Garo Hills district, from where six minors were rescued and 73 people were arrested on Saturday.

A lookout notice had been issued against Marak after he refused to surrender despite police orders.

Marak, a militant-turned-politician, has claimed that he is innocent and alleged that he is the target of political vendetta by the CM and fears for his life.

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The BJP is a part of the state's ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA), led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's NPP.