UP MLA Raja Bhaiya's father detained with cash in poll-bound Rajasthan

JAIPUR: Father of the independent legislator from Uttar Pradesh, Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias 'Raja Bhaiya' was detained for carrying a huge amount of cash in poll-bound Rajasthan on Tuesday.

According to news agency ANI, Raja Bhaiya's father Uday Pratap Singh was carrying approximately Rs 11,50,000 in cash.

He was detained at the Kishangarh airport.

Rajasthan: Uday Pratap Singh, father of UP MLA Raja Bhaiya was detained at Kishangarh airport in possession of Rs 11,50,000 in cash, earlier today. More details awaited pic.twitter.com/tSsXxi4dBy — ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2018

During his interrogation, the MLA's father told the airport authorities that he was heading to the Pushkar Fair in Ajmer to buy horses. 

The airport officials later referred the matter to the Income Tax Department officials who in turn questioned Uday Pratap Singh regarding the source of the money found from his possession.    

It may be recalled that the Model Code of Conduct is in force in Rajasthan and carrying a huge amount of undeclared cash is strictly prohibited and can attract a fine and punishment both.   

Raja Bhaiya is an independent legislator from the Kunda assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

He wields a considerable influence in the area and is seen as a muscle-man politician.

Assembly polls will be held in Rajasthan for 200 constituencies on December 7.