Kannauj , May 29 -- Former Samajwadi Party leader and former Block Pramukh Nawab Singh Yadav, accused of raping a minor, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
On Friday, a special gangster court also sentenced Nawab's brother, Neelu, to eight years in prison, while the victim minor's relative Puja was sentenced to six years in prison.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh each on Nawab Singh Yadav and Neelu. Nearly two years ago, Nawab Singh Yadav was arrested for raping a 15-year-old minor. The victim was brought to Nawab Singh by her relative, after which the police named him as a co-accused.
The investigation revealed that Nawab Singh's brother, Neelu, attempted to destroy evidence and influence the investigation. Followi...