Wanted in gang-rape case, former UP MLA’s son held from Pune

The son of a former MLA from Uttar Pradesh, who was wanted for years in connection with a gang-rape case, was arrested from Hadapsar area of Pune city on Sunday night. Police have identified the accused as Vishnu Mishra (34), son of Vijay Mishra, a four-time former MLA from UP.

A Varanasi-based singer had lodged a complaint of gang-rape against three persons, including Vijay Mishra and his son.

Vishnu has been on the run since August 2020, said police. A look-out circular was issued against him in September that year. An STF of UP Police had been searching for him and a reward of Rs 1 lakh was also announced in the regard.