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Unnao rape case: Why has BJP MLA not been arrested yet, HC asks UP govt

The police arrested Atul Singh, the brother of accused Sengar and also decided to refer the two cases - the alleged rape case and the death of the victim's father in judicial custody - to CBI

Kuldeep Singh Sengar
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Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the main accused in Unnao rape case Photo: PTI

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The 18-year-old rape survivor in the Unnao gang rape case welcomed the government's decision of of getting the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the matter. Following sharp criticism from opponents and amid public outcry over the Unnao rape case, allegedly involving Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government ordered the filing of a first information report (FIR) against Sengar under Sections 363, 366, 376, 506 and POCSO Act.

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday asked the Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to clarify whether or not it would arrest the MLA. Bollywood fraternity