Badaun, Feb 2: As a mark of protest, five members of a family attempted to immolate themselves in front of Vidhan Bhawan, Badaun district, alleging police inaction against an assistant of a local politician who allegedly kidnapped their minor daughter five months ago. As per the family members, the girl hasn’t yet been traced. Also Read - 'Arrest, Search Without Warrant': UP Govt To Set Up New Special Security Force | All You Need to Know

The police deployed at the Vidhan Bhawan foiled their attempt to self immolation. The five family members include the minor’s father Rajveer Singh, his wife Kamta Devi, their two children, and their sister-in-law, Tulsa. They are residents of Musaghat, Badaun. After their attempt to self immolation, all the family members were rushed to a nearby hospital and then were sent back to Badaun assuring them of help in the case. Also Read - UP BJP Launches 'Seva Saptah' to Mark PM Modi's Birthday

As per the family members, Singh’s eldest daughter was allegedly abducted by the nephew of Samajwadi Party leader Omveer Singh Yadav on August 13, 2016. The family had lodged an FIR against the local politician’s nephew at the Musabagh police station, accusing him of kidnapping the girl and compelling her to marry him. However, the police did not take any action against him. Also Read - Gautam Buddh Nagar COVID Update: 186 Fresh Cases Within 24 Hours, Infection Tally Over 10000 | Read Here

The family members accused the police of not taking action against him and locating the minor girl. The girl’s father Rajveer Singh alleged that the accused was close to politicians and the local police weren’t acting against him. This was the second attempt of suicide by the family members. The family members of the girl had attempted to end their lives in front of Vidhan Bhawan on December 29.