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. Mr Dwivedi was arrested three days ago on rape charges.