Yogi Adityanath government shielding rape accused UP MLA?

The father of a woman who claimed she had been raped by a BJP MLA and his accomplices died today after he was allegedly beaten in police custody following his arrest on Sunday, news agency ANI reported.

A doctor from the district hospital in Unnao confirmed the father's death. "He was admitted to hospital last night by police after he complained of abdominal pain and vomiting. He passed away in early morning hours," Dr Atul was quoted as saying by ANI.

Two police officers and four constables were suspended and four others accused of beating the rape victim's father have been arrested, Unnao Superintendent of Police Pushpanjali Devi today said.