Ahmedabad (Gujarat), August 28: Information on a heinous crime has surfaced from Narmada district of Gujarat with a potential to create a political storm in the state. Hiren Patel, a high ranking BJP leader from Narmada district of Gujarat, has been accused of raping a 30-year-old Adivasi woman.

According to the police complaint, lodged by the woman, the incident happened in the area under the jurisdiction of Tilakwada police station of Gujarat’s Narmada district.

The accused, Hiren Patel, was BJP’s vice president from the district before the case got registered. After these allegations were leveled against the high-ranking leader, the party has suspended him.

The victim in her statement to the police, has accused Hiren Patel of initially building a strong relationship with her. He used to tell her that he was trying to get her a high-paying job and even promised of marrying her. She also said that he would also pester her emotionally not to walk out of their relationship.

In her complaint to the police, She further added that, in case she married anyone else, the BJP leader had threatened to kill her to-be husband.

The survivor also said in her complaint, that the accused has captured photographs and videos of her’s in compromising positions, and has threatened to release them on social media.

Officials in Tilakwada police station while talking to Lifenews correspondent confirmed that the case has been filed and the police are yet to take any action in the case.

However, it seems that the accused Hiren Patel has absconded. Speaking to Life News, Narmada Superintendent of Police Himkar Singh said, "We have registered the case. Our teams are out looking for the accused. We will arrest him once he is found. Meanwhile, investigation in the case is going on"