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Priyanka Gandhi criticises delay in Unnao rape case trial

Criticising the delay in the Unnao rape case trial, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday wondered if it was because of the involvement of an influential former BJP MLA

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi 

Criticising the delay in the Unnao rape case trial, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday wondered if it was because of the involvement of an influential former BJP MLA..

Published: 04 Dec 2019, 11:32 AM IST

"The Supreme Court had given instructions that the trial in the Unnao case should be completed in 45 days. However, its been 80 days. Crimes against women is highest in Uttar Pradesh and cases are not registered against the perpetrators. And if the case involves a influential BJP MLA, then firstly FIR is delayed, then there is delay in arrest and then the trial is left hanging," she said in a tweet in Hindi.

Published: 04 Dec 2019, 11:32 AM IST

The case refers to the rape of a 17-year-old girl on June 4, 2017 in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, and one of the main accused in the case is former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar

Published: 04 Dec 2019, 11:32 AM IST

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Published: 04 Dec 2019, 11:32 AM IST