MM MLA Shashibhushan Samad has been booked on charges of assault and atrocity on his wife who alleged that he was having an extra-marital affair.

An FIR has been registered against Samad in Chakradharpur police station of West Singhbhum district on the basis of complaint filed by his wife and children, said the police.

Samad’s wife, two daughters and son have accused the MLA of indulging in domestic violence and having an extramarital affair.