Punjab AAP MLA Accused of Rape Surfaces in Australia After Absconding

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who has been absconding since September after being charged with rape and cheating, has reportedly been located in Australia. In an interview with a Punjabi web channel, Pathanmajra claimed he was framed in a political conspiracy and would only return to India after securing bail. A Patiala court has declared him an absconder, and Punjab Police are now seeking assistance from central agencies to verify his location and explore extradition options.