Uttar Pradesh: Minor girl raped near Bareilly railway station
Bareilly (PTI): A 14-year-old girl, returning from a pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, was allegedly raped near Bareilly City Railway Station, an official said on Friday.
The victim is currently recovering at a private medical college, where her condition is said to be stable.
The incident took place on Thursday night when the train, in which the girl was travelling with her father and relatives, stopped at the station.
Her father disembarked to get something from the platform. As the train began to move, he slipped while attempting to re-board.
When her father failed to get on the train, the girl jumped off the train while it was exiting the station, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anurag Arya said, quoting the complaint.
"She fell on the outer track past the platform, and a man raped her there," said the SSP.
The girl was initially admitted to the Bareilly District Women's Hospital but was later referred to a private medical college due to her deteriorating condition.
The SSP said the accused is around 50 years according to the description provided by the girl, and they are using CCTV footage from surrounding areas to identify the perpetrator.
According to a police source, the matter came to light when the girl came to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff at the station at about 9:30 PM on Thursday and reported that she had been raped. The Government Railway Police (GRP) were then notified, and the girl was taken to the hospital. Her father also arrived at the hospital.
A case has been registered and an investigation is underway, police added.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
