Unnao gang rape: Main accused MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar sent to 7-day CBI custody
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Published: Apr 14, 2018, 01:33 IST | Updated: Apr 14, 2018, 01:33 IST
Kuldeep Singh Sengar
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Yesterday, the Allahabad High Court ordered his immediate arrest, saying he was "influencing" the law and order machinery
BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, main accused in the Unnao gang rape has been sent to 7-day CBI custody. Sengar was produced before a Lucknow court earlier today.
Sengar is accused of allegedly raping a minor girl in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh. He was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday evening.
Yesterday, the Allahabad High Court ordered his immediate arrest, saying he was "influencing" the law and order machinery.
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He was taken into custody after intense questioning for 16 hours by a Central Bureau of Investigation team at its office on Naval Kishore Road in Lucknow.
Sengar, earlier today, said he has faith in the Indian judicial system.
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