CBI charges BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao gang rape

On Wednesday, 11th July 2018, Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was named as an accused in the charge sheet filed by the CBI in the Unnao gang rape case.

Sections 363 ( kidnapping), 366 (abducting and inducing a girl), 376 (punishment for rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) are the charges faced by the legislator from Bangermau in Unnao. Also, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) pertaining to sexual assault.

The CBI immediately after taking over the case in April, lodged three separate FIRs in the matter. Out of which the first pertains to the allegations of rape and kidnapping against the MLA, who is currently lodged in the Sitapur jail.

The second case is related to the arrest of the minor victim’s father on April 3 by the Unnao police for illegal possession of arms. A few days later he died in judicial custody, allegedly due to injuries he suffered after being assaulted by the MLA’s brother and his aides.

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The third case deals with the charges of rioting and assault on the minor’s father based on July 7 charge sheet in connection with the death of the minor’s father.

The FIR has invoked sections 302, 147, 148, 149, 323, 504 and 506 of the IPC.

In the case of death of the minor’s father the CBI did not name Kuldeep Sengar, it said it was investigating his role in the crime.

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