A case has been registered against former BJP MLA Narendra Mehta and his associate Sanjay Tharthare at Mira Road police station on Friday for allegedly raping and harassing a 45-year-old woman corporator. The victim had also shared a video on social media in which she has accused Mehta of sexually and mentally harassing her.

"She also feared for her and her family-s safety as Mehta had threatened her several times," a police officer said.