PRAYAGRAJ, April 23 -- Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of practicing divisive politics and aggravating the pain of victims.

Speaking to the media persons before departing for Lucknow after a two-day visit to Prayagraj, Maurya said that the SP "adds salt to the wounds of victims" instead of addressing their concerns.

Referring to a recent incident in Ghazipur involving murder of a 16-year-old girl, Maurya termed it as "deeply unfortunate" and confirmed that an FIR has been registered and the accused has been arrested. He emphasised that the state government is committed to ensuring strict punishment for anyone involved in crimes against ...