Allegations of rape and death of the victim’s father in Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) has forced the Uttar Pradesh administration to take note of the law and order situation in Unnao. In the light of these developments, a SIT headed by ADG Lucknow has been formed by the government. The chief minister, Yogi Adityanath has demanded a report within a day.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has directed the Home Department to ensure that special investigation team (SIT) visits #Unnao tomorrow and submit its first report by evening.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 10, 2018
In spite of this announcement, reports of confinement of the rape victim in a hotel room by the DM of Unnao had also surfaced earlier in the day.
The SIT arrived in Unnao today. Rajeev Krishna, the ADG of Lucknow division told media that SIT was working without political pressure and he would be sending a report to the administration by evening. The ADG assured security to the family of the rape victim. The ADG added, “They have a relative in Delhi, now it is their decision if they want to live here in Unnao or in Delhi”.
Meanwhile, the wife of accused MLA Kuldeep Sengar said that her husband was innocent and evidence was being hidden. She added that there was a political motive behind this accusation.
There’s political motive behind this. Make my husband & girl (rape victim) undergo narco test. My daughters are traumatised. We’re being mentally harassed. No evidence has been presented yet, still he’s being labelled as rapist: Sangeeta Sengar, accused MLA Kuldeep Senga’s wife pic.twitter.com/GWZtKr5NbC
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 11, 2018
The outcome of the SIT report and further developments, in this case, will be closely watched.
