The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/unnao-rape-case-medical-superintendent-casualty-officer-at-unnao-district-hospital-suspended-130296">Central Bureau of Investigation</a>&nbsp;(CBI) on Friday evening arrested BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of a minor girl in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh.

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Sengar 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, news agency PTI reported.

He was brought to the office at around 5 AM today, the officials said in New Delhi.

Earlier in the day, the Allahabad High Court ordered his immediate arrest, saying he was "influencing" the law and order machinery.

As the opposition upped the ante accusing the ruling BJP of shielding perpetrators of heinous crimes against women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that no criminal will be spared and justice will be done to daughters of the nation.

Facing flak over the delay in taking action against the MLA in the nearly year-old rape case, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government will not deviate from its zero-tolerance policy on crime and that it would firmly deal with criminals, no matter how influential they might be.&nbsp;

The police stated earlier in the day that the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/unnao-rape-case-kuldeep-singh-sengar-arrest-will-decided-by-cbi-says-dgp--130004">arrest of the MLA would be decided by CBI after an investigation</a>.

The Case pertains to the alleged gang rape of a minor and the death of her father in&nbsp;police custody.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday evening arrested BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of a minor girl in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh. × Sengar 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, news agency PTI reported. He was brought to the office at around 5 AM today, the officials said in New Delhi. Earlier in the day, the Allahabad High Court ordered his immediate arrest, saying he was "influencing" the law and order machinery. As the opposition upped the ante accusing the ruling BJP of shielding perpetrators of heinous crimes against women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that no criminal will be spared and justice will be done to daughters of the nation. Facing flak over the delay in taking action against the MLA in the nearly year-old rape case, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government will not deviate from its zero-tolerance policy on crime and that it would firmly deal with criminals, no matter how influential they might be. The police stated earlier in the day that the arrest of the MLA would be decided by CBI after an investigation. The Case pertains to the alleged gang rape of a minor and the death of her father in police custody. #Unnao Rape Case: Accused MLA #KuldeepSengar arrested by CBI. pic.twitter.com/B6rmkWR1No — ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2018 ×

Unnao rape case: CBI arrests BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar

The Uttar Pradesh police have suspended the Medical superintendent and Casualty officer of the Unnao District Hospital.

The police have also initiated a&nbsp;departmental inquiry against three other doctors.

The CBI had earlier in the day detained the alleged accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection to the rape of the minor.

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered three separate cases in the alleged rape of a girl by the BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

The CBI's investigation into the matter started after the request of the Uttar Pradesh police.

An FIR was registered against the BJP MLA on Thursday on various charges under the IPC. The Case pertains to the alleged gang rape of a minor and the death of her father in&nbsp;police custody.

The case came into limelight after the alleged victim tried to immolate herself on Sunday in front of the Chief Minister house.

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The Uttar Pradesh police have suspended the Medical superintendent and Casualty officer of the Unnao District Hospital. The police have also initiated a departmental inquiry against three other doctors. The CBI had earlier in the day detained the alleged accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection to the rape of the minor. The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered three separate cases in the alleged rape of a girl by the BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The CBI's investigation into the matter started after the request of the Uttar Pradesh police. An FIR was registered against the BJP MLA on Thursday on various charges under the IPC. The Case pertains to the alleged gang rape of a minor and the death of her father in police custody. The case came into limelight after the alleged victim tried to immolate herself on Sunday in front of the Chief Minister house. #Unnao Rape Case: Medical Superintendent and Casualty officer at Unnao District Hospital suspended, departmental inquiry initiated against 3 other doctors. — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 13, 2018 ×

Unnao rape case: Medical superintendent, Casualty officer at Unnao district Hospital suspended

Facing flak over Kathua and Unnao rape cases, the BJP on Friday said those accused should be given a stringent punishment and claimed that the police acted quickly in both the matters.

BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi defended the two party's ministers, who had joined a rally against the police probe in the Kathua rape and murder case, claiming that they were "misled" into attending the protest.

In a press conference, Lekhi also accused the opposition parties of doing dangerous politics over these incidents.

She said Bar Association of Jammu president B S Slathia, who spearheaded the protest in Kathua, was Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's polling agent in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Lekhi also claimed that these two incidents were selectively highlighted to target the BJP and said that a similar case of rape and murder of a minor girl in Assam had happened, but it never got the prominence that the Kathua and Unnao cases have got.

An eight-year-old girl from the nomadic Bakerwal Muslim community disappeared near her house on January 10 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.

A week later, her body was found in the same area.

In the Unnao case, the victim has alleged she was raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar at his residence on June 4, 2017.

In February, the girl's family moved the court seeking to include the MLA's name in the rape case. After filing of the case, the victim's father was booked by the police under the Arms Act on April 3 this year and put in jail, where he died on April 8.

BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi defended the two party's ministers, who had joined a rally against the police probe in the Kathua rape and murder case, claiming that they were "misled" into attending the protest

Facing flak over Kathua and Unnao rape cases, the BJP on Friday said those accused should be given a stringent punishment and claimed that the police acted quickly in both the matters. BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi defended the two party's ministers, who had joined a rally against the police probe in the Kathua rape and murder case, claiming that they were "misled" into attending the protest. In a press conference, Lekhi also accused the opposition parties of doing dangerous politics over these incidents. She said Bar Association of Jammu president B S Slathia, who spearheaded the protest in Kathua, was Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's polling agent in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Lekhi also claimed that these two incidents were selectively highlighted to target the BJP and said that a similar case of rape and murder of a minor girl in Assam had happened, but it never got the prominence that the Kathua and Unnao cases have got. An eight-year-old girl from the nomadic Bakerwal Muslim community disappeared near her house on January 10 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. A week later, her body was found in the same area. In the Unnao case, the victim has alleged she was raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar at his residence on June 4, 2017. In February, the girl's family moved the court seeking to include the MLA's name in the rape case. After filing of the case, the victim's father was booked by the police under the Arms Act on April 3 this year and put in jail, where he died on April 8.

Give stringent punishment to perpetrators of Kathua, Unnao cases: BJP

The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the CBI to arrest BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, accused in the Unnao rape case.

A bench comprising Chief Justice DB Bhosale and Justice Suneet Kumar gave the direction to the agency after the counsel for the Uttar Pradesh government informed it that Sengar has been detained for interrogation and not arrested yet.

The court directed the CBI to carry out investigation strictly in accordance with law and to consider filing an application for cancellation of bail granted to other accused in the case.

It also directed the CBI to file the status report by May 2.

The bench passed the order on a letter written by senior advocate Gopal Swaroop Chaturvedi demanding a court-monitored investigation of the incident and treated it as a PIL.

Yesterday, the court had asked the Advocate General whether the state government proposes to arrest Sengar.

Advocate General Raghvendra Singh had replied that he was not in a position to make any statement in this regard and police will proceed in accordance with the law only after recording the statement of the complainant and witnesses.

The CBI registered three separate cases in connection with the alleged rape and detained Sengar for questioning in the early hours today.

The cases pertain to the alleged rape, killing of the girl's father and a case of arms act which was slapped on her father in which he was arrested by local police.

He had subsequently died in judicial custody and the autopsy report showed serious injuries on his body.

The court directed the CBI to carry out investigation strictly in accordance with law and to consider filing an application for cancellation of bail granted to other accused in the case.

The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the CBI to arrest BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, accused in the Unnao rape case. A bench comprising Chief Justice DB Bhosale and Justice Suneet Kumar gave the direction to the agency after the counsel for the Uttar Pradesh government informed it that Sengar has been detained for interrogation and not arrested yet. The court directed the CBI to carry out investigation strictly in accordance with law and to consider filing an application for cancellation of bail granted to other accused in the case. It also directed the CBI to file the status report by May 2. The bench passed the order on a letter written by senior advocate Gopal Swaroop Chaturvedi demanding a court-monitored investigation of the incident and treated it as a PIL. Yesterday, the court had asked the Advocate General whether the state government proposes to arrest Sengar. Advocate General Raghvendra Singh had replied that he was not in a position to make any statement in this regard and police will proceed in accordance with the law only after recording the statement of the complainant and witnesses. The CBI registered three separate cases in connection with the alleged rape and detained Sengar for questioning in the early hours today. The cases pertain to the alleged rape, killing of the girl's father and a case of arms act which was slapped on her father in which he was arrested by local police. He had subsequently died in judicial custody and the autopsy report showed serious injuries on his body.

Arrest MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, Allahabad High Court directs CBI

After an order by Uttar Pradesh government, an FIR was&nbsp;registered on Thursday against the Unnao rape case accused Bharatiya Janata party MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

The police has booked accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar under sections 363, 366, 376 ,506 and POCSO Act.

The twin cases of rape and the custodial death of the victim's father has been transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI).

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Meanwhile, Police said the investigation will&nbsp;continue&nbsp;until the CBI takes over the case.

On Thursday, Home secretary held a press conference&nbsp;with other police officials in which the DGP&nbsp;&nbsp;referred to the accused as 'mananiy vidhayak'(honarable&nbsp;MLA).&nbsp;

"The arrest of Kuldeep Singh will decided by CBI as&nbsp;he is an accused and not a convict," DGP said during the press briefing.

The district magistrate of Unnao has also submitted a report to the state government on lapses on part of the district hospital in the custodial death of the victim's father.

Two doctors have&nbsp;been suspended for "negligence"&nbsp;in the case.

Based on the SIT report submitted by ADG Lucknow Zone Rajeev Krishna, the state government has also decided to suspend D K Dwivedi, CMS and Prashant Upadhyay, EMO.

"Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against three doctors namely Manoj Kumar (ortho-surgeon), G P Sachan (surgeon) and Gaurav Agrawal (EMO) for laxity in giving proper medical care to the victim's father, both prior to judicial custody and on referral from jail to the district hospital while in judicial custody," he said the statement.

Circle Officer Safipur, Kunwar Bahadur Singh has also been suspended for negligence in handling the repeated complaints given by the victim

An 18-year-old woman had accused the BJP MLA of&nbsp;allegedly raping her. She&nbsp;further&nbsp;complained against police officers accusing them of mishandling her case.

The woman's father died in police custody on Monday after he was arrested for trying to self-immolate with his family outside Chief Minister Yogi Adtiyanath's Lucknow residence.

Following the investigation, the state government&nbsp;ordered to the police to provide adequate security to the victim and her family.

The police has booked accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar under sections 363, 366, 376 ,506 and POCSO act

After an order by Uttar Pradesh government, an FIR was registered on Thursday against the Unnao rape case accused Bharatiya Janata party MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The police has booked accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar under sections 363, 366, 376 ,506 and POCSO Act. The twin cases of rape and the custodial death of the victim's father has been transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). #WATCH UP DGP OP Singh addresses BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger as 'Mananiye (honourable)', later clarifies after objection by journalists, 'there is no harm in giving respect to an MLA even if he is an accused, he is not guilty yet' pic.twitter.com/OEVmd4zvXF — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 12, 2018 × Meanwhile, Police said the investigation will continue until the CBI takes over the case. On Thursday, Home secretary held a press conference with other police officials in which the DGP referred to the accused as 'mananiy vidhayak'(honarable MLA). "The arrest of Kuldeep Singh will decided by CBI as he is an accused and not a convict," DGP said during the press briefing. The district magistrate of Unnao has also submitted a report to the state government on lapses on part of the district hospital in the custodial death of the victim's father. Two doctors have been suspended for "negligence" in the case. Based on the SIT report submitted by ADG Lucknow Zone Rajeev Krishna, the state government has also decided to suspend D K Dwivedi, CMS and Prashant Upadhyay, EMO. "Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against three doctors namely Manoj Kumar (ortho-surgeon), G P Sachan (surgeon) and Gaurav Agrawal (EMO) for laxity in giving proper medical care to the victim's father, both prior to judicial custody and on referral from jail to the district hospital while in judicial custody," he said the statement. Circle Officer Safipur, Kunwar Bahadur Singh has also been suspended for negligence in handling the repeated complaints given by the victim An 18-year-old woman had accused the BJP MLA of allegedly raping her. She further complained against police officers accusing them of mishandling her case. The woman's father died in police custody on Monday after he was arrested for trying to self-immolate with his family outside Chief Minister Yogi Adtiyanath's Lucknow residence. Following the investigation, the state government ordered to the police to provide adequate security to the victim and her family.

Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Singh Sengar's arrest will be decided by CBI, says DGP

The National Commission for Women has issued a notice to BJP MLA&nbsp;Surendra Singh over his comment on Unnao rape case.

Referring to&nbsp;the alleged rape victim in the Unnao rape case, the BJP minister from Bairia, Uttar Pradesh had said: "no one can rape a mother of three children".

He said " I am speaking from psychological point of view, no one can rape a mother of three children".

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sometimes-allegations-are-also-proven-wrong-bjp-mos-on-unnao-rape-case-130102">Sometimes allegations are proven wrong: HRD Minister of State on Unnao gang rape</a>

Surendra Singh&nbsp;also said that the victim had filed a " false rape case" against a man in the past.

He said that the same girl had filed a false rape case against a man some years back, because of which the man had to spend six months in jail.

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The Unnao gang rape case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation after the intervention of the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday.

Referring to the alleged rape victim in the Unnao rape case, the BJP minister from Bairia, Uttar Pradesh had said: 'no one can rape a mother of three children'

The National Commission for Women has issued a notice to BJP MLA Surendra Singh over his comment on Unnao rape case. Referring to the alleged rape victim in the Unnao rape case, the BJP minister from Bairia, Uttar Pradesh had said: "no one can rape a mother of three children". He said " I am speaking from psychological point of view, no one can rape a mother of three children". Also read: Sometimes allegations are proven wrong: HRD Minister of State on Unnao gang rape Surendra Singh also said that the victim had filed a " false rape case" against a man in the past. He said that the same girl had filed a false rape case against a man some years back, because of which the man had to spend six months in jail. National Commission for Women issues notice to BJP MLA from Bairia Surendra Singh over his comment on #Unnao rape case. He had said, 'I am speaking from psychological point of view, no one can rape a mother of 3 children.' (File pic) pic.twitter.com/OyeZqv9BDZ — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 12, 2018 × The Unnao gang rape case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation after the intervention of the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday.

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The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman in Unnao district.

It also ordered to hand over the twin cases of rape and the custodial death of the victim's father to the CBI.

A separate inquiry report has been submitted by DIG (Prison) Love Kumar on the conduct of the Unnao jail officials during the detention of the victim's father, said an official statement issued tonight.

The district magistrate of Unnao has also submitted a report to the state government on lapses on part of the district hospital.

Based on the SIT report submitted by ADG Lucknow Zone Rajeev Krishna, the BJP-led state government has decided to suspend D K Dwivedi, CMS and Prashant Upadhyay, EMO.

"Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against three doctors namely Manoj Kumar (ortho-surgeon), G P Sachan (surgeon) and Gaurav Agrawal (EMO) for laxity in giving proper medical care to the victim's father, both prior to judicial custody and on referral from jail to the district hospital while in judicial custody," said the statement.

"Circle Officer Safipur, Kunwar Bahadur Singh has been suspended for negligence in handling the repeated complaints given by the victim," it said.

The state government has also ordered to provide adequate security to the victim and her family.

An 18-year-old woman had created flutters after she accused the BJP MLA of raping her. She tried to immolate herself in front of the CM's residence, seeking justice. Her father was arrested and later died in custody.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday handed over the Unnao rape case, wherein Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar is prime accused, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman in Unnao district. It also ordered to hand over the twin cases of rape and the custodial death of the victim's father to the CBI. A separate inquiry report has been submitted by DIG (Prison) Love Kumar on the conduct of the Unnao jail officials during the detention of the victim's father, said an official statement issued tonight. The district magistrate of Unnao has also submitted a report to the state government on lapses on part of the district hospital. Based on the SIT report submitted by ADG Lucknow Zone Rajeev Krishna, the BJP-led state government has decided to suspend D K Dwivedi, CMS and Prashant Upadhyay, EMO. "Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against three doctors namely Manoj Kumar (ortho-surgeon), G P Sachan (surgeon) and Gaurav Agrawal (EMO) for laxity in giving proper medical care to the victim's father, both prior to judicial custody and on referral from jail to the district hospital while in judicial custody," said the statement. "Circle Officer Safipur, Kunwar Bahadur Singh has been suspended for negligence in handling the repeated complaints given by the victim," it said. The state government has also ordered to provide adequate security to the victim and her family. An 18-year-old woman had created flutters after she accused the BJP MLA of raping her. She tried to immolate herself in front of the CM's residence, seeking justice. Her father was arrested and later died in custody.

UP government orders FIR against BJP MLA; Unnao rape case handed over to CBI

Inviting controversies over his comments on the Unnao rape case, Minister of State Human Resources and Development, Satyapal Singh said on Monday "sometimes the allegations are also proven wrong".

He said, " The SIT has submitted its report, strict action will be taken against guilty. I don't know how much is he (Kuldeep Singh Sengar) involved in the case, sometimes allegations are proven wrong also".

The police on Thursday registered an FIR against the alleged accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection to the gangrape of a minor girl in Unnao.

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The case has been registered against various sections of IPC and provisions of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The MLA has been booked under IPC sections&nbsp; 376 (rape), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage,), 363 (kidnapping) and 506 (criminal intimidation).

Earlier in the day, the government handed over the case to the CBI. Following this an FIR was also registered against the accused MLA.

The MLA has been accused by a teen rape survivor who had earlier tried to immolate herself outside the chief minister's house.

The teen has alleged that she was held captive in a hotel room by the district administration&nbsp;with guards surrounding her. She also added that her phone was also taken.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He said, 'The SIT has submitted its report, strict action will be taken against guilty. I don't know how much is he (Kuldeep Singh Sengar) involved in the case, sometimes allegations are proven wrong also'

Inviting controversies over his comments on the Unnao rape case, Minister of State Human Resources and Development, Satyapal Singh said on Monday "sometimes the allegations are also proven wrong". He said, " The SIT has submitted its report, strict action will be taken against guilty. I don't know how much is he (Kuldeep Singh Sengar) involved in the case, sometimes allegations are proven wrong also". The police on Thursday registered an FIR against the alleged accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection to the gangrape of a minor girl in Unnao. Also read: Unnao rape victim had filed 'false rape case' earlier: BJP MLA Surendra Singh The case has been registered against various sections of IPC and provisions of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The MLA has been booked under IPC sections 376 (rape), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage,), 363 (kidnapping) and 506 (criminal intimidation). Earlier in the day, the government handed over the case to the CBI. Following this an FIR was also registered against the accused MLA. The MLA has been accused by a teen rape survivor who had earlier tried to immolate herself outside the chief minister's house. The teen has alleged that she was held captive in a hotel room by the district administration with guards surrounding her. She also added that her phone was also taken.

Sometimes allegations are proven wrong: HRD Minister of State on Unnao gang rape

A global human rights body on Wednesday said the Unnao gangrape case, allegedly involving a BJP MLA, and the subsequent death of the woman’s father in judicial custody painted a “chilling picture”, and demanded an independent investigation.

Amnesty International India’s Programmes Director Asmita Basu, in a statement also urged the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to the notices issued by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in this case and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

The NHRC had yesterday sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state police chief seeking a detailed report on the custodial death of the 50-year-old man after his daughter had accused a BJP MLA and his aides of gangrape in Unnao, and asked the authorities to ensure “the aggrieved family is not subjected to further harassment”.

Days after the 17-year-old woman accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, his brother Atul Singh and his aides of raping her, her father had died in custody on Monday. Prior to her father’s death, the woman had also tried to immolate herself outside the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s house in Lucknow. The death of her father in custody while seeking justice for his daughter, “suggests that the UP police have turned their backs on human rights,” the Amnesty India said.

The alleged failure of the Uttar Pradesh police in registering an FIR against the MLA, the harassment faced by the woman and her family, and the death of her father in custody, “paint a chilling picture”, the rights body said.

There must be an immediate, independent and impartial investigation into these alleged violations, and “authorities must take all steps to ensure that the survivor and her family are protected from any further harassment,” the statement said.

Amnesty International India's Programmes Director Asmita Basu, in a statement also urged the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to the notices issued by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in this case and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

A global human rights body on Wednesday said the Unnao gangrape case, allegedly involving a BJP MLA, and the subsequent death of the woman’s father in judicial custody painted a “chilling picture”, and demanded an independent investigation. Amnesty International India’s Programmes Director Asmita Basu, in a statement also urged the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to the notices issued by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in this case and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. The NHRC had yesterday sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state police chief seeking a detailed report on the custodial death of the 50-year-old man after his daughter had accused a BJP MLA and his aides of gangrape in Unnao, and asked the authorities to ensure “the aggrieved family is not subjected to further harassment”. Days after the 17-year-old woman accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, his brother Atul Singh and his aides of raping her, her father had died in custody on Monday. Prior to her father’s death, the woman had also tried to immolate herself outside the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s house in Lucknow. The death of her father in custody while seeking justice for his daughter, “suggests that the UP police have turned their backs on human rights,” the Amnesty India said. The alleged failure of the Uttar Pradesh police in registering an FIR against the MLA, the harassment faced by the woman and her family, and the death of her father in custody, “paint a chilling picture”, the rights body said. There must be an immediate, independent and impartial investigation into these alleged violations, and “authorities must take all steps to ensure that the survivor and her family are protected from any further harassment,” the statement said.

Unnao rape case paints chilling picture, says Amnesty; demands independent probe

The Congress today dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed hunger strike over the non-functioning of parliament as a "photo-op", even as the party demanded sacking of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the Unnao rape case.

Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala said the proposed fast by the BJP MPs led by the prime minister tomorrow was a "drama", adding that time has come for the PM to take 'sanyas' (retirement).

"It is only a photo opportunity. The BJP did not allow the parliament, the country's temple of democracy, to function when they were in the opposition and neither are they allowing it to function now when they are in power.

"Prime Minister ji, it is not the time to observe fast, in view of your failures... It is time to take retirement instead. If you do not wake up now, you should understand that the time of your retirement will come in 2019 when people will vote you out," he said.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi earlier today hit out at the Centre over the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman by a BJP MLA and the custodial death of her father in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district.

"The brutality unleashed on a father seeking justice for his daughter in Uttar Pradesh has shamed humanity. I hope the prime minister will soon observe a fast over the atrocities committed on women, failure of law and order and rising anarchy under the BJP rule," he tweeted in Hindi.

Gandhi also posted a purported video in which the victim's father is seen speaking against the BJP MLA.

The video, in which the victim's father alleged that he was mercilessly beaten up by the MLA's brother and others, went viral and was shown by several TV channels.

Surjewala said justice for women in BJP-ruled states had become a "mirage" as the "BJP's eco-system is influencing the legal process by building a false narrative".

"Exploiting the religion/caste of the rape victim, threatening her family, even killing her father is the new modus operandi of the vigilante groups mushrooming under the patronage of the BJP!

"Rampant abuse of political power to influence and subvert legal process and shield is the chief characteristic of the BJP which politically exploited the Nirbhaya rape case, and is now doing the same with rape cases in Kathua (J&K) and Unnao (UP)," he said.

Taking a dig at the BJP's popular slogans on saving the girl child, the Congress communications in-charge said, "'Beti Bachao' has now become 'Beti Ke Pita Ko Bhi Marwao' and the slogan of 'Bahut Hua Naari Par Vaar..' is now a cruel joke on the women of India".

He also hit out at the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government for withdrawing a 7-year-old rape case against former MoS Chinamayanand in the Vajpayee government.

"If 'goondas' (hooligans) are going to be protected in this fashion by UP chief minister and the BJP government, he has no right to continue as the chief minister," Surjewala alleged.

"Ever since he (Adityanath) has taken over, number of rape cases have gone up by 36 per cent in the northern state. Incidents of rape between April 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 stand at 15,000," he said.

The Congress leader also cited the data of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) stating that Uttar Pradesh topped the country in 2016 with 4,816 cases of rape. The other two states with the highest rates of crime against women were Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, both ruled by the BJP, he said.

Surjewala added that 803 incidents of rape and 729 murders were reported in the first two months of Adityanath's tenure.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi earlier today hit out at the Centre over the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman by a BJP MLA and the custodial death of her father in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district.

The Congress today dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed hunger strike over the non-functioning of parliament as a "photo-op", even as the party demanded sacking of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the Unnao rape case. Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala said the proposed fast by the BJP MPs led by the prime minister tomorrow was a "drama", adding that time has come for the PM to take 'sanyas' (retirement). "It is only a photo opportunity. The BJP did not allow the parliament, the country's temple of democracy, to function when they were in the opposition and neither are they allowing it to function now when they are in power. "Prime Minister ji, it is not the time to observe fast, in view of your failures... It is time to take retirement instead. If you do not wake up now, you should understand that the time of your retirement will come in 2019 when people will vote you out," he said. Congress president Rahul Gandhi earlier today hit out at the Centre over the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman by a BJP MLA and the custodial death of her father in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district. "The brutality unleashed on a father seeking justice for his daughter in Uttar Pradesh has shamed humanity. I hope the prime minister will soon observe a fast over the atrocities committed on women, failure of law and order and rising anarchy under the BJP rule," he tweeted in Hindi. Gandhi also posted a purported video in which the victim's father is seen speaking against the BJP MLA. The video, in which the victim's father alleged that he was mercilessly beaten up by the MLA's brother and others, went viral and was shown by several TV channels. Surjewala said justice for women in BJP-ruled states had become a "mirage" as the "BJP's eco-system is influencing the legal process by building a false narrative". "Exploiting the religion/caste of the rape victim, threatening her family, even killing her father is the new modus operandi of the vigilante groups mushrooming under the patronage of the BJP! "Rampant abuse of political power to influence and subvert legal process and shield is the chief characteristic of the BJP which politically exploited the Nirbhaya rape case, and is now doing the same with rape cases in Kathua (J&K) and Unnao (UP)," he said. Taking a dig at the BJP's popular slogans on saving the girl child, the Congress communications in-charge said, "'Beti Bachao' has now become 'Beti Ke Pita Ko Bhi Marwao' and the slogan of 'Bahut Hua Naari Par Vaar..' is now a cruel joke on the women of India". He also hit out at the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government for withdrawing a 7-year-old rape case against former MoS Chinamayanand in the Vajpayee government. "If 'goondas' (hooligans) are going to be protected in this fashion by UP chief minister and the BJP government, he has no right to continue as the chief minister," Surjewala alleged. "Ever since he (Adityanath) has taken over, number of rape cases have gone up by 36 per cent in the northern state. Incidents of rape between April 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 stand at 15,000," he said. The Congress leader also cited the data of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) stating that Uttar Pradesh topped the country in 2016 with 4,816 cases of rape. The other two states with the highest rates of crime against women were Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, both ruled by the BJP, he said. Surjewala added that 803 incidents of rape and 729 murders were reported in the first two months of Adityanath's tenure.

Congress terms PM's fast 'photo-op'; seeks UP CM's resignation

Two days after the father of a woman, who alleged rape by a BJP MLA, died in custody in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, the politician's wife today demanded a narco test on her husband and the survivor.

The 18-year-old woman, who had tried to kill herself outside the Chief Minister's house here, on the other hand alleged that she had been confined to a hotel room by the district administration and her uncle was killed by the MLA's brother and henchmen, who later also killed her father.

She said, "I want justice, why are they pressuring me for an apology? Do they want my (another) uncle to be killed too?"

A purported video of the alleged rape survivor's father before his death also went viral and was shown by several TV channels, in which he alleged that he was mercilessly beaten up by the MLA's brother and others, including with rifle butts. It also showed the deceased person's back with serious wounds, but its veracity could not be ascertained. 
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Meanwhile in the state capital, Sangeeta Sengar, wife of the MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, told reporters after meeting DGP OP Singh that there was a political conspiracy against her family and accused the complainant of not being consistent in her statements.

"We demand that a narco test be conducted on my husband and the girl as well as her uncle. This will help in ascertaining the truth and presenting the correct picture.

"We have full sympathy with the girl, as her modesty was outraged... There are political reasons behind this and my husband has been made a pawn," Sangeeta Sengar said.

"My husband is innocent and it is my request that he should not be called a rapist. He has been in politics for the past 15 years and has been serving the society and people," she said, adding, her daughters were unable to concentrate on their studies in the wake of this incident.

She said the allegations against her brother-in-law Atul were false too.

On whether her husband should resign from the UP Assembly, she retorted, "Why should he quit even before he is declared guilty? Merely on the basis of charges, why should he resign?"

She said she wanted to meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and apprise him of the facts.

Besides the MLA's wife, the alleged rape victim has also demanded a CBI probe in the entire matter.

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The victim claimed that the district administration in Unnao had virtually confined her to a hotel room "without a phone or water and guards at every corner".

"I can't charge my mobile, there is no TV, no water. We are told we can't go outside," the girl told a TV news channel.

"We are told we can't go outside, there are guards at every corner. When we ask them for help, they say it isn't their job. Is this justice?" the girl said.

The MLA's brother Atul was arrested yesterday from Unnao by a crime branch team.

A Special Investigation Team headed by Additional Director General of Police (Lucknow zone) visited Makhi village of the rape victim and collected information to submit a report to the chief minister.

"The SIT team will probe on all the aspects of the case and act accordingly. Security has been provided to the victim's family," ADGP (Lucknow zone) Rajiv Krishna said.

TV news channels ran the comments made purportedly by the alleged victim's father before his death in which he claimed that he was mercilessly beaten up by the MLA's brother.

The Supreme Court said today it will hear next week the plea for a CBI probe into the case. The Allahabad High Court has ordered that the deceased's body should not be cremated, if already not done so.

However, the mortal remains of the deceased were consigned to the flames yesterday, hours after his custodial death.

The Congress demanded the dismissal of Uttar Pradesh chief minister, dubbing his government a "Ravan" regime which has failed to protect women.

"Yogi Adityanath government is a government of Ravan, which has failed to protect women," Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said in New Delhi.

Sangeeta Sengar, wife of the MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, told reporters after meeting DGP OP Singh that there was a political conspiracy against her family. She also wants a CBI probe

Two days after the father of a woman, who alleged rape by a BJP MLA, died in custody in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, the politician's wife today demanded a narco test on her husband and the survivor. The 18-year-old woman, who had tried to kill herself outside the Chief Minister's house here, on the other hand alleged that she had been confined to a hotel room by the district administration and her uncle was killed by the MLA's brother and henchmen, who later also killed her father. She said, "I want justice, why are they pressuring me for an apology? Do they want my (another) uncle to be killed too?" A purported video of the alleged rape survivor's father before his death also went viral and was shown by several TV channels, in which he alleged that he was mercilessly beaten up by the MLA's brother and others, including with rifle butts. It also showed the deceased person's back with serious wounds, but its veracity could not be ascertained. Meanwhile in the state capital, Sangeeta Sengar, wife of the MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, told reporters after meeting DGP OP Singh that there was a political conspiracy against her family and accused the complainant of not being consistent in her statements. "We demand that a narco test be conducted on my husband and the girl as well as her uncle. This will help in ascertaining the truth and presenting the correct picture. "We have full sympathy with the girl, as her modesty was outraged... There are political reasons behind this and my husband has been made a pawn," Sangeeta Sengar said. "My husband is innocent and it is my request that he should not be called a rapist. He has been in politics for the past 15 years and has been serving the society and people," she said, adding, her daughters were unable to concentrate on their studies in the wake of this incident. She said the allegations against her brother-in-law Atul were false too. On whether her husband should resign from the UP Assembly, she retorted, "Why should he quit even before he is declared guilty? Merely on the basis of charges, why should he resign?" She said she wanted to meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and apprise him of the facts. Besides the MLA's wife, the alleged rape victim has also demanded a CBI probe in the entire matter. My husband is innocent. If he is proven guilty, the entire family will give up their lives. The way evidences are being hidden, it is not correct, we want justice: Sangeeta Sengar, accused MLA Kuldeep Senga's wife #Unnao pic.twitter.com/vUgF8ZyQl9 — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 11, 2018 × The victim claimed that the district administration in Unnao had virtually confined her to a hotel room "without a phone or water and guards at every corner". "I can't charge my mobile, there is no TV, no water. We are told we can't go outside," the girl told a TV news channel. "We are told we can't go outside, there are guards at every corner. When we ask them for help, they say it isn't their job. Is this justice?" the girl said. The MLA's brother Atul was arrested yesterday from Unnao by a crime branch team. A Special Investigation Team headed by Additional Director General of Police (Lucknow zone) visited Makhi village of the rape victim and collected information to submit a report to the chief minister. "The SIT team will probe on all the aspects of the case and act accordingly. Security has been provided to the victim's family," ADGP (Lucknow zone) Rajiv Krishna said. TV news channels ran the comments made purportedly by the alleged victim's father before his death in which he claimed that he was mercilessly beaten up by the MLA's brother. The Supreme Court said today it will hear next week the plea for a CBI probe into the case. The Allahabad High Court has ordered that the deceased's body should not be cremated, if already not done so. However, the mortal remains of the deceased were consigned to the flames yesterday, hours after his custodial death. The Congress demanded the dismissal of Uttar Pradesh chief minister, dubbing his government a "Ravan" regime which has failed to protect women. "Yogi Adityanath government is a government of Ravan, which has failed to protect women," Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said in New Delhi.

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