Nawab Singh Yadav, a Samajwadi Party leader, was detained on Monday after reportedly attempting to rape a 15-year-old girl.
UP police received distress call on the 112 helpline number
On Monday, around 1:30 a.m., the Uttar Pradesh police got a distress call on the 112 helpline number.
“Last night around 1.30 a.m., call was received on UP 112, where a girl stated that she had been stripped and that an assault had been attempted on her,” said Kannauj Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kumar Anand.
When police arrived at the scene, they rescued the teen and detained Nawab Singh Yadav, who was discovered in “objectionable” condition, he stated.
During questioning, the girl told the authorities that her paternal aunt took her to Yadav’s house because she wanted an employment opportunity.
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Case registered under sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act
A case has been filed under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act, and additional investigation is ongoing.
Nawab Singh Yadav described it as a “capitalist conspiracy,” saying, “This is a capitalist conspiracy.” The victim disputes this, but she will have a medical examination. We stay firm in our struggle against injustice.”
SP leader sent to 14-day judicial custody
The SP leader was placed in 14-day judicial custody by the court in the meanwhile.
Following the announcement of Nawab Singh’s arrest, the Samajwadi Party began to distance itself from the leader. According to Kaleem Khan, the president of Kannauj District, Singh is not connected to the party.
“It is important to clarify that Nawab Singh Yadav, son of Chandan Singh Yadav, a resident of Addangapur, is not a member of the Samajwadi Party. Despite attempts to link him with the party, he has been engaged in anti-party activities for years and is not connected with us in any capacity,” reads an official statement issued by the Samajwadi Party.
