Chhattisgarh Police complete probe, submit charge sheet in minor girl’s rape case in 4 days

One Guddu Paswan, 21, was arrested and booked for rape on the basis of the 15-year-old girl’s statement

Updated on: Nov 4, 2020, 11:57:23 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh police on Wednesday said that they have completed their probe into a 15-year-old girl’s alleged rape in Raigarh district and submitted a charge sheet four days after the assault was reported on October 30. One Guddu Paswan, 21, was arrested and booked for rape on the basis of the girl’s statement.

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“After the arrest of the accused, we started investigating the case and within four days Punjipathara police submitted the charge sheet before a local court,” said police superintendent Santosh Kumar Singh. He said they have asked investigating officers to arrest the accused and file charge sheets after proper investigation as soon as possible in such cases. “...within a week, if possible, in all such cases.” Singh said they try to get the accused punished after speedy trials. “...police [are] trying to get victims’ compensations as soon as possible.”

In September, the Raigarh police submitted a charge sheet in a separate case involving a minor within five days.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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