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Allegations of Torture at BJP MLA Sushant Singh’s Residence in Moradabad
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Core Incident: Alleged Hostage-Taking and Abuse
Police in Moradabad district are investigating claims that three men—Ramu Kashyap, Atul Kashyap and Lavish Kashyap—were confined and assaulted inside the home of BJP MLA Kunwar Sushant Singh. The alleged abuse includes hanging the men upside down, beating with belts and sticks, electric shocks and rubbing salt into wounds while they were questioned about a missing gold bangle belonging to the MLA’s son. Ramu, a daily-wage labourer and father of three, remains in critical condition; Atul and Lavish sustained serious injuries, with Lavish later discharged after first-aid treatment.
Background & Context
Kunwar Sushant Singh represents the Barhapur Assembly constituency and is serving his second term. The dispute arose after a gold bangle disappeared from the MLA’s residence, prompting the detention of domestic workers.
Timeline of Alleged Events
| Date (occurred) | Event |
|---|---|
| October 6 | A gold bangle is reported missing (as recounted by Ompal Singh). |
| October 7 | An aide identified as Arjun Kumar allegedly removes Ramu Kashyap from his home; Atul and Lavish are already being held at the MLA’s house. |
| Subsequent days | The three men are allegedly subjected to the abuse described above; Ramu is later taken to a private hospital in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. |
| Friday (date not specified) | Omwati Kashyap files a complaint at Thakurdwara police station, seeking registration of an FIR against the MLA’s associates and unnamed individuals. |
Data & Statistics
- Victims: 3 men (Ramu, Atul, Lavish).
- Injuries: Ramu critical, Atul serious, Lavish discharged after first-aid.
- Accused: The MLA, six named aides and drivers, and nine unidentified persons are listed in the complaint.
Official Statements & Responses
- Police: Thakurdwara Station House Officer Manoj Parmar confirmed the matter is under probe.
- MLA’s associate: “Happy,” who answers the MLA’s phone, said the dispute involved staff and denied the MLA’s presence at the house, suggesting politicisation.
- Kunwar Sushant Singh: Rejected the allegations, stating the three men “had fought among themselves” and calling the accusations “baseless.”
- Local political figure: Samajwadi Party leader Ruchi Veera, MP for Moradabad, called for immediate justice and strict action.
Criticism & Opposition
Residents gathered outside the police station after the complaint, demanding the men’s release and a swift investigation. Community members alleged threats were made to deter them from approaching authorities.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Presence of the MLA: The associate claims Singh was not at the house, while the complaint alleges his associates carried out the torture.
- Nature of the incident: Singh describes it as a dispute among the three men; the complainant’s family describes systematic torture.
- Legal status: No FIR has been registered, and no independent investigation has confirmed the allegations, leaving the factual basis unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The MLA’s associates questioned Atul and Lavish and assaulted them. Associates believed Atul and Lavish had stolen it. During the questioning, they allegedly told the men that they had handed the bangle over to Ramu Kashyap,” — Ompal
These statements and the ongoing police inquiry illustrate the contested nature of the allegations surrounding the alleged torture at MLA Sushant Singh’s residence.