The former mayor of Ahmednagar and Shiv Sena leader Bhagvan Phulsundar was booked for allegedly abetting the rape of a Dalit woman. According to the police, the rape was done by his two brothers over a land dispute.

According to police inspector and Kotwali police station incharge Vikas Wagh, Bhagvan Phulsundar (55), the former mayor, and his brother Arun allegedly abetted the crime which was done by their two brothers Ganesh (30) and Mahesh (34). No arrest has been made as yet. An FIR was registered against the four on Saturday night based on a complaint which was lodged by the woman who belonged to Scheduled Caste community.