A reward of Rs 1 lakh has been announced on a former Uttar Pradesh MLA's son who is facing charges of gang-rape and cheating, a senior police officer said on Friday. Vishnu Mishra, son of former MLA Vijay Mishra from Gyanpur seat in Bhadohi, has been absconding since August 2020, the officer said.

The police has already issued a look out circular against Vishnu since September 2020 so that he cannot escape abroad, officials said.