A dalit woman has alleged gang rape on Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and his four other cohorts in Etah district. Following the allegation, the under Rampur police lodged a case in this connection.
Giving information, police spokesperson said that the dalit domestic help was working at the house of retired IAS officer, Awadhesh Singh. She lodged a case of gang rape against five persons including SP leader Raj Kumar Singh, Awadhesh Singh, Veer Bhan, Anokhelal and Krishna Singh. The spokesman said a case was registered against the above named accused on the complaint of victim. Investigation of the case is underway and the police will take legal action against the named accused.
Meanwhile, an incident of rape with minor girl came into light under Mirzapur police station, of Shahjahanpur district on Saturday night. Police said that the 10-year-old girl was raped by Kishor Mishra, a native of same village. The miscreant gagged the victim when the girl was sleeping in her thatched hut and then he forced himself on her. The miscreant fled the scene after executing the crime. The family of the victim rushed her to hospital where he condition is serious.
The police said a case was registered against Ram Kishor, who is also minor, at the complaint of the family. Police has launched a manhunt to nab the accused. Further investigations of the case are on.