Atul Singh arrested in Unnao early today
UNNAO/ LUCKNOW: Atul Singh, the brother of a rape-accused BJP MLA, was arrested in Unnao early today, police said.
According to a police spokesperson, a crime branch team arrested Atul Singh Sengar, on the directions of the state police chief.
An 18-year-old woman alleged that she was raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and his brothers.
Yesterday, her father died in custody in Unnao, prompting her to charge that he was killed inside the jail at the behest of the lawmaker.
Pappu Singh, around 50, was rushed to a hospital from the district jail on April 8 and died during treatment yesterday, Superintendent of Police, Unnao, Pushpanjali had yesterday said.
Four accused -- Sonu, Baua, Vinit and Shailu -- named in the FIR registered on April 4 for beating up Pappu had been arrested.
The complaint was lodged by Asha Singh wife of Surendra Singh alias Pappu.
Pappu was arrested on April 5 under the Arms Act after he was allegedly beaten up by Atul Singh, the MLA's brother.
Makhi police station SHO Ashok Kumar Singh had been suspended.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
