UP BJP MLA rape case: Father of victim dies
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The father of an 18-year-old woman, who alleged that she was raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and his brothers, died while in judicial custody in Unnao today. Pappu Singh, around 50, was rushed to a hospital from the district jail last night and died during treatment today. District Magistrate Ravi Kumar NG said that a probe had been ordered into the matter.
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Postmortem to be conducted by a panel of doctors
The District Magistrate said that the postmortem examination of the victim would be conducted by a panel of doctors to ascertain the cause of death.
Immolation
Daughter of the deceased tried to immolate herself yesterday
Pappu was arrested on April 5 under the Arms Act after he was allegedly beaten up by Anil Singh, the MLA's brother. The daughter of the deceased had yesterday tried to immolate herself near the chief minister's residence in Lucknow, alleging that she was gang-raped by the BJP MLA and his brothers. The immolation bid was, however, foiled by the police.
Allegations
Unnao Police didn't file case against the BJP MLA: Victim
Gautampalli police station inspector Vijaysen Singh said, "The incident took place outside the Golf Club gate (near the official residence of the chief minister), where the girl from Unnao alleged that she was raped." "She also alleged that the Unnao police had not registered a case against the BJP MLA despite her complaint and no action was taken," Singh added.
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BJP MLA Sengar represents the Bangermau constituency in Unnao
BJP MLA Sengar represents the Bangermau constituency in Unnao district, around 90km from the state capital. The police inspector said the girl was made to appear before Rajiv Krishan, the Additional Director General of Police, Lucknow, who ordered a probe by the Lucknow police.