Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 12 (HBTV): Former Samajwadi leader Nawab Singh Yadav was arrested on Monday for allegedly attempting to rape a 15-year-old girl, the police said.
Sharing information about the matter, Kannauj Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kumar Anand said, "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 the accused, Nawab Singh Yadav, was arrested in an objectionable condition," said the SP.
Advocate Naveen Kumar Dubey said, "SP leader Nawab Yadav was arrested by the Kannauj police today and produced him in the court and after hearing arguments from both sides, he was sent to jail for 14 days."
The official further said that during questioning, the girl revealed that the incident took place after she arrived at the residence of Nawab Singh Yadav along with her paternal aunt.
"The minor stated that she was told that she had to be there for a job. The girl is a minor and is around 15 years of age," said the SP.
Subsequently, a case was registered under sections of the BNS and POCSO Acts.
"The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway," said the official.
Nawab Singh Yadav, who was being escorted by the UP police, spoke on the case and claimed, "This is a conspiracy by capitalists. The victim is denying it, but despite that, medical tests are being done six times. We will continue to fight against injustice."
Meanwhile, in an official statement, the Samajwadi Party (SP) distanced itself from Nawab Singh, Dimple Yadav's former close aide, after his arrest in the rape case.
In the letter, District President Kaleem Khan said on Monday (August 12) that Nawab Singh Yadav is "not an active member" of the party.
"He was involved in anti-party activities for about 5 years and he is not an initial or active member of the party," said SP Kannauj District President Kaleem Khan.
(ANI)