In a significant blow to the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh, Nawab Singh Yadav, a prominent leader and close aide of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, has been arrested by UP Police on charges of attempting to rape a 15-year-old minor girl in Kannauj. The arrest marks a serious development in a high-profile case that has generated considerable public and political interest.
According to reports, Nawab Singh Yadav allegedly lured the minor girl under the guise of offering her a job at Chaudhary Chandan Singh College, which he is associated with. On the night of August 11, Yadav reportedly invited the girl and her aunt to the college. The girl, sensing danger, managed to contact UP 112 from the college and informed the police about the situation.
Police arrived promptly at the scene and apprehended Nawab Singh Yadav in a compromising position. He was subsequently arrested and taken to Sadar Kotwali. The arrest led to unrest, with a crowd of Yadav’s supporters gathering outside the police station to protest the action.
In response to the allegations, Nawab Singh Yadav has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. He has labeled the charges as part of a political conspiracy against him. Yadav further claimed that the victim’s aunt, a former SP member who recently joined the BJP, is orchestrating the false accusations as part of political vendetta.
BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya has taken to social media to criticize the SP leadership. Malviya posted a video on Twitter questioning whether Akhilesh Yadav would continue to defend Yadav. He remarked, “Even after this video, will Akhilesh Yadav defend his special Nawab Singh Yadav?” In another tweet, he said, “After Ayodhya, now in Kannauj also SP leader arrested for attempting to rape a minor. Accused Nawab Singh Yadav was called Mini CM during the SP government. Nawab Singh Yadav is known as Dimple Yadav’s right hand and MP representative in Kannauj. Will Akhilesh Yadav still demand a DNA test?”
Kannauj SP Amit Kumar Anand confirmed the arrest, stating, “Based on the girl’s information, the police reached the spot. The girl was recovered, and Nawab Singh Yadav was found in an objectionable condition. An FIR has been registered.” The Kannauj Police further added, “A case has been registered at the Kannauj police station. The accused has been arrested, and further legal action is being taken.”
