Unnao rape: Adityanath directs home dept. to ensure SIT probe

ANI  |  Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) [India] 

on Tuesday directed the to ensure that Special Investigation Team (SIT) visits district tomorrow and give its first report by evening in connection with the custodial death of rape victim's father.

The father of rape victim, who leveled rape allegation against BJP MLA died in judicial custody on Monday.

Earlier in the day, Additional Director General Police (ADG) Law and Order stated that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to examine the case.

On Sunday, the rape victim, along with her family members, tried to commit suicide in front of Yogi Adityanath's residence in alleging that she was raped by and his fellow accomplices.

Later, the victim's father was taken into police custody from the location. However, he was admitted to a hospital on Sunday night after complaining of abdominal pain and vomiting and subsequently passed away in the early hours of Monday.

Till now, five accused including BJP MLA's brother has been sent to district jail in connection with the case.

However, the BJP MLA has not been arrested as yet.

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First Published: Tue, April 10 2018. 23:35 IST