Bhopal, May 26, 2025 — Manohar Lal Dhakad, a political figure from Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested after an explicit video allegedly featuring him with a woman on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway surfaced online, causing public uproar.
The video, believed to be captured via CCTV at a toll plaza, quickly went viral, prompting swift legal action.
Key Developments:
•Legal Charges: Dhakad faces charges under Sections 296 (public obscenity), 285 (obstruction of public way), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Authorities are also probing the unauthorized circulation of the CCTV footage.
•Political Ties Clarified: Though previously linked to the BJP, the party has clarified Dhakad is not a primary member. His wife, Sohan Bai, is currently serving as a BJP-backed district panchayat member.
•Community Reaction: The Dhakad Mahasabha Yuva Sangh expelled him from his position as national secretary, condemning the act as damaging to the community’s reputation.
•Leak Investigation: Police are questioning NHAI staff to determine how the footage was leaked from the expressway’s surveillance system.
•Woman’s Identity Withheld: The woman seen in the video has not been detained, with her role still under investigation.
The incident allegedly took place on May 13, with the footage emerging online on May 21. The case has intensified debate around public morality, privacy violations, and accountability for those in public life. Investigations are ongoing.
