Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 15:02 GMT
Politician 'resigns over kidnap'
A minister in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh resigned over allegations of his involvement in the kidnapping of a female college student, colleagues say.
Pradesh Anand Sen Yadav resigned in order to facilitate a fair inquiry into the student's disappearance, the state cabinet minister secretary said.
The whereabouts of the young woman are still unknown.
The state's Chief minister Mayawati has recommended that the investigation be handed over to federal police.
The cabinet secretary said Mr Sen was not involved in the kidnapping.
E-mail this to a friend
RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Uttar Pradesh government
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
News Front Page
|
Africa
|
Americas
|
Asia-Pacific
|
Europe
|
Middle East
|
South Asia
|
UK
|
Business
|
Health
|
Science & Environment
|
Technology
|
Entertainment
|
Also in the news
|
Have Your Say
|
NewsWatch | Notes | Contact us | About BBC News | Profiles | History
~RS~q~RS~~RS~z~RS~17~RS~)