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‘Rape victim’ tries to set herself ablaze in front of SSP’s office
A 30-year-old ‘rape victim’ tried to immolate herself in front of the office of the senior superintendent of police (SSP), in Meerut, on Friday, alleging lack of
A 30-year-old ‘rape victim’ tried to immolate herself in front of the office of the senior superintendent of police (SSP), in Meerut, on Friday, alleging lack of action in her case. However, police said that the rape charges had been dismissed after no proof was found during investigation.
The woman said that on September 8, Monu Gurjar of her village in Hastinapur area had raped her. She had also registered an FIR against the accused but even after three months, police had failed to arrest the accused, she alleged. The woman also claimed that the accused was continuously calling her for reconciliation.
“Many times, Monu Gurjar threatened me to take my complaint back. I also informed the local police but they didn’t take any action. The only thing I wanted was justice,” she said, adding that police officers too had tried to convince her for a settlement.
She even accused the circle officer Sanjeev Deshwal of offering her money to take back the complaint. However, this was denied by SP (crime) Ram Arj. “The woman registered a rape case against Monu Gurjar about three months ago. During police investigation, rape could be established and a final report was filed,” he said.
Arj also said that the woman had a criminal history and was sent to jail for her husband’s murder on June 12, 2018. She was out on bail, he said.
On Friday, the victim came to the SSP office in Meerut, doused herself with kerosene oil and tried to set herself on fire. Policemen on the spot managed to stop her and took her to higher officials.
