‘Hung upside down, given electric shock’: Three men claim torture at BJP MLA’s house in Moradabad

Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad are investigating allegations that three men were wrongfully detained and tortured at the Barhapur residence of BJP MLA Sushant Singh on suspicion of stealing a gold bangle, officials said on Sunday (Oct 11, 2026).

While the complainants have demanded registration of an FIR against six named persons, including the MLA’s aides, and nine unidentified persons, no case has been registered so far, SP (Rural) Kunwar Akash Singh said.

The family of the victims alleged that Atul and Lavesh, who worked at the legislator’s house as domestic help, and their friend Ramu were held captive at the MLA’s residence and brutally tortured over a missing gold bangle belonging to the MLA’s son.

Ramu’s mother, Omwati, alleged that on October 7, the MLA’s aide took her son from their house while Atul and Lavesh were already in captivity.

Omwati claimed the three men were hung upside down, beaten with belts, given electric shocks and their wounds rubbed with salt.

All three have been admitted to a hospital in Kashipur, where Ramu’s condition is said to be critical, officials said.

However, Sushant Singh dismissed the allegations as baseless and said that the domestic workers were only questioned about the missing bracelet and not assaulted.

Moradabad MP and Samajwadi Party leader Ruchi Veera demanded immediate justice for the victims and strict action against those responsible. Police said action would be taken after an investigation.

Published – 11 October 2026 23:10 IST