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== Incident ==
== Incident ==

=== Previous Events ===
The victim stated that she was lured by a woman named Shashi Singh, Nidhi Singh - her minor daughter and Shubham Singh - her son to move to [[Kanpur]], under the pretext of giving her employment. On the night of 11 June 2017, she went with Shubham and after that she was allegedly raped multiple times by Shubham Singh and his driver Awdhesh Tiwari. She was later raped by unknown people and allegedly sold to one Brajesh Yadav for ₹60000. A [[First Information Report]] (FIR) was registered under section 363 and 366 of [[Indian Penal Code]] (IPC) on 20 June 2017 against Shubham Singh and Awdhesh Tiwari. A day later, [[Uttar Pradesh Police]] tracked her down and recovered her from [[Auraiya]]. She was sent for a medical examination on the same day. On 22 June 2017, she recorded her statement in front of a Judicial Magistrate under Section 164 of [[Code of Criminal Procedure (India)|Code of Criminal Procedure]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://blog.ipleaders.in/recording-of-statement-under-section-164-crpc/|title=Examination of witness under section 164 of CrPc - iPleaders|last=Pandey|first=Sushant|date=2018-01-12|work=iPleaders|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}</ref> (CrPC) in which she narrated her ordeal and named Shubham Singh, Awdhesh Tiwari, Brajesh Yadav and other unknown assailants for abduction and gangrape. A second FIR was registered later under [[Child sexual abuse laws in India#The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act|the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act]] (POCSO) and all the accused were sent to jail. Remarkably, during the whole incident she never mentioned the name of Kuldeep Singh Sengar either in the complaints or the statement under Section 164 of CrPC.


=== Complaint ===
=== Complaint ===
In a complaint made on 4 June 2017, a woman stated that she had been raped in the house of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]] from the [[Unnao (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Unnao constituency]], and a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. The complaint said that she had entered the house seeking Sengar's assistance in finding employment.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> Her statement was recorded by the police on 22 June; she stated that the police did not allow her to name her assailant.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> On 5 April 2018 the woman's father was arrested and placed in [[judicial custody]], allegedly after he was assaulted by supporters of Sengar. A medical examination found injuries consistent with his having been beaten. He stated that Sengar's brother Atul Sengar had led the assault; no action was taken in response to this complaint at that time.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> Four days later, the woman attempted to [[self-immolation|immolate herself]] in front of the residence of [[Yogi Adityanath]], the [[List of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh|Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh]], stating that the police had taken no action against the accused.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> A day later, on 9 April, her father died in hospital of his injuries, leading to the arrest of Atul Sengar, and the suspension of six police officers.<ref name=BBC/> The death and the immolation attempt led to widespread outrage, after which a [[First Information Report]] (FIR) was registered against Sengar. The state government handed the case over to the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]]. The case was shifted to the [[List of high courts in India|Allahabad High Court]].<ref name=BBC/><ref name="Indian Express" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/unnao-rape-case-live-updates|title=Unnao Rape: FIR Filed Against BJP MLA, Case Transferred to CBI|work=The Quint|access-date=12 April 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hc-takes-up-unnao-rape-case/article23505711.ece|title=Allahabad HC takes up Unnao rape case|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=11 April 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=12 April 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/unnao-gang-rape-case-bjp-mlas-wife-demands-narco-test/article23501739.ece|title=Unnao gang rape case: BJP MLA’s wife demands narco test of husband, minor|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=11 April 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=12 April 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
In a complaint made on 17 August 2017 to the [[List of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh|Chief Minister of Uttar Paradesh]], [[Yogi Adityanath]], the victim stated that she had been raped in the house of Kuldeep Singh Sengar on 4 June 2017 at 8:00 p.m., a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]] from the [[Unnao (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Unnao constituency]], and a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. The complaint said that she had entered the house seeking Sengar's assistance in finding employment.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> Her statement was recorded by the police on 22 June 2017; she stated that the police did not allow her to name her assailant.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> On 5 April 2018 the woman's father was arrested and placed in [[judicial custody]], allegedly after he was assaulted by supporters of Sengar. A medical examination found injuries consistent with his having been beaten. He stated that Sengar's brother Atul Sengar had led the assault; no action was taken in response to this complaint at that time.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> Four days later, the victim attempted to [[self-immolation|immolate herself]] in front of the residence of [[Yogi Adityanath]], the [[List of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh|Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh]], stating that the police had taken no action against the accused.<ref name="Hindustan Times" /><ref name="Indian Express" /> A day later, on 9 April, her father died in hospital of his injuries, leading to the arrest of Atul Sengar, and the suspension of six police officers.<ref name=BBC/> The death and the immolation attempt led to widespread outrage, after which a [[First Information Report]] (FIR) was registered against Sengar. The state government handed the case over to the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]]. The case was shifted to the [[List of high courts in India|Allahabad High Court]].<ref name=BBC/><ref name="Indian Express" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/unnao-rape-case-live-updates|title=Unnao Rape: FIR Filed Against BJP MLA, Case Transferred to CBI|work=The Quint|access-date=12 April 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hc-takes-up-unnao-rape-case/article23505711.ece|title=Allahabad HC takes up Unnao rape case|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=11 April 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=12 April 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/unnao-gang-rape-case-bjp-mlas-wife-demands-narco-test/article23501739.ece|title=Unnao gang rape case: BJP MLA’s wife demands narco test of husband, minor|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=11 April 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=12 April 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


=== Arrests ===
=== Arrests ===
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On 13 April 2018, Kuldeep Senagar was taken in by the CBI for questioning.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rape-accused-bjp-lawmaker-kuldeep-singh-sengar-taken-in-for-questioning-by-cbi-1836914|title=Rape-Accused BJP Lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar Taken In For Questioning By CBI|work=NDTV.com|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/allahabad-high-court-orders-arrest-of-bjp-lawmaker-kuldeep-singh-sengar-1837187|title=Allahabad High Court Orders Arrest Of BJP Lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar|work=NDTV.com|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref> Later in the day, on the basis of the questioning, he was arrested and new [[First Information Report|First Information Reports]] (FIRs) were registered and sent for a week in judicial custody.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rape-accused-bjp-mla-kuldeep-singh-sengar-arrested-by-cbi/articleshow/63752330.cms|title=Unnao rape case: Accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar arrested by CBI - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjps-kuldeep-singh-sengar-sent-to-7-days-cbi-custody-in-unnao-rape-case-1837622|title=BJP's Kuldeep Singh Sengar Sent To 7 Days' CBI Custody In Unnao Rape Case|work=NDTV.com|access-date=14 April 2018}}</ref> A second arrest in the case was made on 14 April 2018 of the woman who allegedly took the survivor to the BJP MLA on the same day as the incident.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/unnao-rape-case-cbi-makes-second-arrest/article23542193.ece|title=Unnao rape case: CBI makes second arrest|date=14 April 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=14 April 2018|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
On 13 April 2018, Kuldeep Senagar was taken in by the CBI for questioning.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rape-accused-bjp-lawmaker-kuldeep-singh-sengar-taken-in-for-questioning-by-cbi-1836914|title=Rape-Accused BJP Lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar Taken In For Questioning By CBI|work=NDTV.com|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/allahabad-high-court-orders-arrest-of-bjp-lawmaker-kuldeep-singh-sengar-1837187|title=Allahabad High Court Orders Arrest Of BJP Lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar|work=NDTV.com|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref> Later in the day, on the basis of Allahabad High Court order, he was arrested and new [[First Information Report|First Information Reports]] (FIRs) were registered and sent for a week in judicial custody.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rape-accused-bjp-mla-kuldeep-singh-sengar-arrested-by-cbi/articleshow/63752330.cms|title=Unnao rape case: Accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar arrested by CBI - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjps-kuldeep-singh-sengar-sent-to-7-days-cbi-custody-in-unnao-rape-case-1837622|title=BJP's Kuldeep Singh Sengar Sent To 7 Days' CBI Custody In Unnao Rape Case|work=NDTV.com|access-date=14 April 2018}}</ref> A second arrest in the case was made on 14 April 2018 of Shashi Singh who allegedly took the survivor to the BJP MLA on the same day as the incident.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/unnao-rape-case-cbi-makes-second-arrest/article23542193.ece|title=Unnao rape case: CBI makes second arrest|date=14 April 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=14 April 2018|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Aftermath and analysis ==
== Aftermath and analysis ==

Revision as of 14:22, 20 May 2018

The Unnao rape case refers to the alleged rape of a 17 year old girl on 4 June 2017. The main accused is Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The case is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation.[1] The rape survivor attempted to immolate herself in front of the residence of Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, on 8 April 2018. Her father died in judicial custody shortly afterwards. These incidents led to the rape being widely reported in the national media.[2][3][4] The Unnao rape case and the Kathua rape case received national attention during the same period, leading to joint protests seeking justice for both victims.[5][6][7]

Incident

Previous Events

The victim stated that she was lured by a woman named Shashi Singh, Nidhi Singh - her minor daughter and Shubham Singh - her son to move to Kanpur, under the pretext of giving her employment. On the night of 11 June 2017, she went with Shubham and after that she was allegedly raped multiple times by Shubham Singh and his driver Awdhesh Tiwari. She was later raped by unknown people and allegedly sold to one Brajesh Yadav for ₹60000. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered under section 363 and 366 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) on 20 June 2017 against Shubham Singh and Awdhesh Tiwari. A day later, Uttar Pradesh Police tracked her down and recovered her from Auraiya. She was sent for a medical examination on the same day. On 22 June 2017, she recorded her statement in front of a Judicial Magistrate under Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure[8] (CrPC) in which she narrated her ordeal and named Shubham Singh, Awdhesh Tiwari, Brajesh Yadav and other unknown assailants for abduction and gangrape. A second FIR was registered later under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and all the accused were sent to jail. Remarkably, during the whole incident she never mentioned the name of Kuldeep Singh Sengar either in the complaints or the statement under Section 164 of CrPC.

Complaint

In a complaint made on 17 August 2017 to the Chief Minister of Uttar Paradesh, Yogi Adityanath, the victim stated that she had been raped in the house of Kuldeep Singh Sengar on 4 June 2017 at 8:00 p.m., a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh from the Unnao constituency, and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The complaint said that she had entered the house seeking Sengar's assistance in finding employment.[2][3] Her statement was recorded by the police on 22 June 2017; she stated that the police did not allow her to name her assailant.[2][3] On 5 April 2018 the woman's father was arrested and placed in judicial custody, allegedly after he was assaulted by supporters of Sengar. A medical examination found injuries consistent with his having been beaten. He stated that Sengar's brother Atul Sengar had led the assault; no action was taken in response to this complaint at that time.[2][3] Four days later, the victim attempted to immolate herself in front of the residence of Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, stating that the police had taken no action against the accused.[2][3] A day later, on 9 April, her father died in hospital of his injuries, leading to the arrest of Atul Sengar, and the suspension of six police officers.[4] The death and the immolation attempt led to widespread outrage, after which a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Sengar. The state government handed the case over to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The case was shifted to the Allahabad High Court.[4][3][9][10][11]

Arrests

Joint protests for the Unnao rape case and Kathua rape case at Parliament Street, New Delhi on 15 April 2018.

On 13 April 2018, Kuldeep Senagar was taken in by the CBI for questioning.[12][13] Later in the day, on the basis of Allahabad High Court order, he was arrested and new First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered and sent for a week in judicial custody.[14][15] A second arrest in the case was made on 14 April 2018 of Shashi Singh who allegedly took the survivor to the BJP MLA on the same day as the incident.[16]

Aftermath and analysis

Protests

The incident made headlines in India in April 2018. The Kathua rape case made headlines during the same period, when charges were filed against the accused; the Kathua rape had occurred in January 2018.[17] Joint protests were held across India demanding justice for both victims. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, issued a statement condemning the incidents, and stated that justice would take its course.[18][19]

References

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  4. ^ a b c "Rape inquiry against India BJP lawmaker". BBC News. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Congress march highlights: Party holds nationwide protest, seeks justice in Kathua, Unnao rape cases". Firstpost. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Chennai, Kolkata Take to Streets to Protest Kathua, Unnao Rapes". The Quint. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Hundreds Of Mumbaikars Assemble To Protest Kathua, Unnao Rape Cases". NDTV.com. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  8. ^ Pandey, Sushant (12 January 2018). "Examination of witness under section 164 of CrPc - iPleaders". iPleaders. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Unnao Rape: FIR Filed Against BJP MLA, Case Transferred to CBI". The Quint. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
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  11. ^ Rashid, Omar (11 April 2018). "Unnao gang rape case: BJP MLA's wife demands narco test of husband, minor". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Rape-Accused BJP Lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar Taken In For Questioning By CBI". NDTV.com. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
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  14. ^ "Unnao rape case: Accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar arrested by CBI - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  15. ^ "BJP's Kuldeep Singh Sengar Sent To 7 Days' CBI Custody In Unnao Rape Case". NDTV.com. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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  17. ^ "Outrage spreads over eight-year-old's rape". BBC News. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  18. ^ "Kathua, Unnao rape cases: Narendra Modi's statement and sacking of BJP ministers send the right message". Firstpost. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  19. ^ Dutt, Barkha (13 April 2018). "In India, Modi government fumbles its response to gang-rape cases". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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