Unnao rape case: BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh in CBI custody, 10 updates
Unnao rape case: BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in CBI custody, 10 updates on Business Standard. BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar arrested by CBI from his Lucknow home for raping an 18 year old girl in Unnao, Uttar Pardesh. Three cases filed against him by CBI. Find Unnao rape case updates and news.
Latest News The main accused in the gang rape case of an 18year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district — four-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar — has been picked by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from his Lucknow home on Friday morning. CBI has filed three cases against the accused MLA, ANI reports. The news comes after Congress Party President Rahul Gandhi led a candle march at India Gate on Wednesday night to protest against the atrocities against women — horrific rape case in Kathua and Unnao — during the tenure of Narendra Modi-led BJP government. Gandhi vehemently criticized the ruling party for "shielding the brutality" and main villains in both the rape case. "This is not a political issue but a national issue. We are seeking justice", Gandhi told reporters. Thousands of people joined the vigil on Thursday midnight. Priyanka Gandhi, the sister of Rahul Gandhi, and her husband Robert Vadra were also present at the gathering. "Modi Bhagao, Beti Bachao" slogan was raised several times to remark the protest. Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government
ordered CBI to probe in the matter amid the public outcry and sharp criticism by the Opposition parties on Wednesday. An FIR has also been registered against the accused MLA under Section 363 (kidnapping), Section 366 (abduction of woman), Section 376 (rape), Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, earlier. Atul Singh, the brother of lawmaker Kuldeep Singh was also arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police for brutally thrashing the victim's 55-year-old father, who died in police custody. Here are the latest updates in the Unnao rape case involving an 18-year-old girl and allegedly BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar:
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