Political Tensions Rise Over Minor's Rape Case in Uttar Pradesh

A minor's rape case involving a former Samajwadi Party (SP) affiliate has deepened political rivalries in Uttar Pradesh. The police, who arrested Nawab Singh Yadav on Monday, requested more time to present the case diary. The next court hearing is scheduled for August 16.

A minor's rape case involving a former Samajwadi Party affiliate stirred political tensions in Uttar Pradesh as a court briefly heard the matter on Wednesday.

Police requested an extension to present the case diary, pushing the next hearing to August 16. The case shifted from an attempt to rape to rape charges based on medical examination results of the 15-year-old girl.

Accused Nawab Singh Yadav, a former block chief and alleged close aide of SP leader Dimple Yadav, was arrested on Monday after the girl and her aunt reached out to the police. The incident has resulted in a heated political exchange between the ruling BJP and the opposition SP.

(With inputs from agencies.)