UP rape case: BJP MLA's brother arrested

Press Trust of India  |  Unnao/Lucknow 

Atul Singh, the brother of a rape-accused BJP MLA, was arrested in early today, police said.

According to a police spokesperson, arrested Sengar, on the directions of the

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 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, of Police, Unnao, 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 wife of alias Pappu.

Pappu was arrested on April 5 under the Arms Act after he was allegedly beaten up by Anil Singh, the MLA's brother.

station SHO Ashok Kumar Singh had been suspended.

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First Published: Tue, April 10 2018. 10:30 IST