Tribune News Service
Sangrur, December 2
A minor rape victim has accused the Dhuri police of threatening to book her under the NDPS Act if she doesn’t withdraw her complaint against the accused, said to be close to some ruling party leaders.
A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Punjab general secretary Jiwan Gupta and Sangrur BJP chief Randeep Deol, visited the victim this evening and assured her of taking up the matter with the higher authorities.
The victim claimed the suspect promised her to help her in getting pension for her family members and arranging a private job. A few days ago, the suspect allegedly took her to his house and raped her after giving sedatives. “Initially, I did not disclose the matter to my parents, but when my health deteriorated, I revealed everything. They took me to the hospital. A police officer took my statement and signatures and later threatened to implicate me in a drugs case if I did not withdraw complaint. The suspect is close to some leaders and the police are helping him,” claimed the victim. On his part, Dhuri Congress MLA Dalvir Goldy said: “I have not received any complaint against any party leader or worker of Dhuri. BJP leaders are trying to defame the party. If there is a complaint, I will get it investigated for adequate legal action.” Dhuri DSP Parminder Singh, however, denied the allegations.
Rape victim alleges coercion
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