UP: Four supporters of BJP MLA arrested for allegedly killing rape victim's father

On Monday, an 18-year-old woman tried to immolate herself outside CM's residence after alleging that she was raped by a BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the MLA of Unnao district's Bangermau constituency, around 90 km from Lucknow.

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New Delhi: Father of the girl who tried to immolate herself outside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's residence in Lucknow, succumbed to injuries at district hospital. He was allegedly beaten up by supporters of BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. On Sunday, an 18-year-old girl tried to immolate herself outside CM's residence after alleging that she was raped by  Sengar, the MLA of Unnao district's Bangermau constituency, around 90 km from Lucknow. According to news agency PTI, Pappu Singh, around 50, was rushed to a hospital from the district jail last night and died during treatment today. District Magistrate Ravi Kumar NG said that the postmortem examination of the victim would be conducted by a panel of doctors to ascertain the cause of death. He said that a probe had been ordered into the matter. Pappu was arrested on April 5 under the Arms Act after he was allegedly beaten up by Anil Singh, the MLA's brother. The four supporters of Sengar were arrested on Monday afternoon in connection with his death. Additionally, Anand Bhadauriya, in-charge of Maakhi police station was suspended for dereliction of duty. The girl alleged that her father was beaten up while they were on their way to the court. Kuldeep Singh Sengar (PIC/ANI) The girl alleged that she was raped in June last year. The victim also accused the Unnao police of not taking any action. However, Sengar denied the allegations and expected a an investigation to be conducted. "It is a conspiracy hatched by my political opponents to tarnish my image and damage my reputation... I have no problems with any probe. Let a probe be conducted, and the guilty be given the stringent punishment. If I am found guilty in the probe, I am ready to face the punishment," the BJP MLA told PTI. Reportedly, no case was registered.