Samajwadi Party leader arrested, for raping a minor girl, politics erupts
Nawab Singh Yadav, a prominent leader of the Samajwadi Party from Kannauj, has been arrested on charges of raping a minor girl. Nawab Singh, who has long been a close associate of Akhilesh Yadav and has served as a representative for Akhilesh's wife, Dimple Yadav, is now facing serious allegations. Recently, Nawab Singh had shared a video wishing Akhilesh Yadav a happy birthday, in which he included several old photos with the party leader.
According to reports, the minor victim was called by the accused under the pretense of offering her a job, along with her aunt, and was then sexually exploited. Nawab Singh, however, claims that the accusations are part of a conspiracy to ruin his political career. This isn't the first time such allegations have surfaced against a Samajwadi Party leader; a similar incident occurred in Ayodhya, where a leader was accused of gang-raping a minor. In that case, the Yogi government took swift action, demolishing the accused's property with a bulldozer.
The current case against Nawab Singh Yadav was initiated following a complaint from the victim's mother.Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar Anand was personally present during the arrest, which has caused quite a stir. Upon learning of the arrest, hundreds of supporters gathered at the police station to protest.
Nawab Singh Yadav has strongly denied the allegations, labeling them as part of a political conspiracy designed to destroy his career.
Supporters of Nawab Singh, who are demanding his release, insist that the charges against him are fabricated to end his political career. Given the tense situation, additional security forces have been deployed, and senior officers, including the Circle Officer and Additional Superintendent of Police, have arrived at the scene to maintain order.
Kannauj SP, Amit Kumar Anand says, "Last night around 1.30 am, a call was received on UP 112 wherein a girl said that she had been stripped and an attempt of assault had been made on her. Kannauj Police reached the spot immediately. The girl was rescued and accused Nawab Singh Yadav was arrested in an objectionable condition. During questioning, the girl said that she arrived at the residence of Nawab Singh Yadav along with her paternal aunt. She was told that she had to be there for a job...Case was registered under sections of BNS and POCSO Act. The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway. The girl is a minor and is around 15 years of age..."