Mayawati orders release of Banda rape victim
January 15th, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Jan 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Saturday announced the release from jail of a 17-year-old rape victim who had been implicated in a theft case by a ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA from Banda.Mayawati made the announcement soon after her 55th birthday celebrations here.
The girl was implicated in a false case of theft by BSP legislator Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi and jailed. The release follows a report by the state Criminal Investigation Department, confirming she was implicated in the case.
Dwivedi was arrested three days ago on rape charges.
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