Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) MLA Dhananjoy Tripura has tied the knot with the girl who had alleged that he raped her on the pretext of marrying her.

The wedding is the fallout of hectic negotiations between the families of the MLA and the girl, who hails from Mandwai, at the intervention of some senior IPFT leaders.

Police had booked the Mr. Tripura (29) under sections of 417 and 376 of IPC after the tribal girl in her complaint with the police on May 20 last charged him with raping and deceiving her with the promise of marriage.

Police made progress in the investigation amid pressure from different social forums for a fair and complete probe.

Sources in the IPFT said senior leaders intervened for an amicable solution between the families as police were to arrest the MLA anytime. Mr. Tripura, who had vehemently denied the allegation, finally relented.

The marriage was solemnised at a simple ceremony attended by only family members. Both the bride and the groom made a joint submission to the designated court seeking the closure of the case.