"There is a need to apply the law without fear of favour. No attempt should be made in order to save this gentleman and there is a cover up which is taking place," said Tewari.The Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Sunday that the BJP state unit chief had "nothing to do with the incident". "Barala has nothing to do with this incident. It is an individual incident. The accused will face action if found guilty," said Khattar, reported PTI.The harassed woman's father posted details about the incident on Facebook on August 5, saying "the goons must be punished, and the law must take its course".

Source: Times of India August 07, 2017 03:33 UTC