‘Salt rubbed into wounds’: 3 men allege electric shocks, torture at BJP MLA’s house in UP
Three men have alleged that they were tortured and subjected to electric shocks at the residence of a BJP MLA in Uttar Pradesh over a missing gold bracelet. Police are investigating the claims, though no formal FIR has been registered against the legislator's aides yet.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding the abuse of power by political figures and the challenges of seeking justice against influential individuals.
NEW DELHI: Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad are investigating allegations that three men were illegally confined and tortured at the residence of BJP MLA Sushant Singh over a missing gold bracelet belonging to the legislator’s son, PTI reported citing officials.The complainants have sought the registration of an FIR against six named persons, including the MLA’s aides, and nine unidentified individuals. However, no case had been registered so far, Moradabad SP (Rural) Kunwar Akash Singh said, adding that action would be taken after an investigation.According to the victims’ family, Atul and Lavesh, who worked as domestic help at the legislator’s house, and their friend Ramu were held captive and tortured over the suspected theft of the gold bracelet.Ramu’s mother, Omwati, alleged that an aide…
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