Unnao Rape victim and her lawyer critical after meeting with car accident in Raebareli, police investigation underway

In a shocking turn of events, 19-year old Unnao rape victim, on Sunday, has met with an accident in Uttar Presh's Raebareli, as per sources. 

Sources report that her condition is critical and her car was involved in an accident. Her aunt has reportedly died on spot, while her lawyer who was accompanying Unnao rape victim is also in critical condition. One or person has also reportedly lost his/her life in accident.

family was allegedly visiting Unnao rape victim's uncle,  who is currently in Raebareli jail. police are currently investigating circumstance under which accident has occurred. Sources also report that a truck h allegedly hit victim's car, and truck driver has allegedly fled from site.

Unnao Rape-accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar Sent To Police Custody For Seven Days. Full Details Here

Earlier in April 2018, a case was registered against Unnao rape accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar under section 363, 366, 376, 506 and Pocso Act of Indian Penal Code and was sent to jail. Sengar along with his bror Atul Singh is in jail since n.

What is Unnao Rape Case?

17-year-old victim was allegedly raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar on 4 June 2017. After accusing him, in April 2018, victim h attempted to self-immolate before Uttar Presh chief minister's residence.

Following that, her far was assaulted, allegedly by rape-accused BJP MLA's bror Atul Singh Sengar. Before succumbing to his injuries, victim's far h named Atul Singh Sengar as his assaulter in video testimony.

Sengar's formal arrest was immediately preceded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi breaking his silence on Unnao and Kathua rape cases and assuring that government of India would fulfill its duty by going to any lengths to ensure justice for rape victims and strictest of punishments for culprits.

Unnao rape case and  Kathua rape case received national attention during same period, leing to joint protests seeking justice for both victims. While three Kathua rape case convicts have received life imprisonment, Unnao rape case is still pending trial.

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