UP: Rape victim alleges police inaction, consumes poison

A young gangrape victim allegedly consumed poison inside a police station, alleging that the police were not taking action against the accused.

Lakhimpur Kheri: A young gangrape victim allegedly consumed poison inside a police station, alleging that the police were not taking action against the accused.

The woman was hospitalised after the incident. Her condition is now stated to be stable.

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Meanwhile, officials at Kheri police station claimed that the rape complaint was found to be fake which is why a closure report was earlier filed in the court.

The incident was reported on January 17, 2022, and police filed a closure report in June last year. Thereafter, the survivor approached the court and got the case reopened.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Ganesh Prasad Saha has asked a circle officer (CO) to conduct an independent investigation in this case.

“During the early investigation, the allegation levelled by the woman was found to be incorrect and a closure report was filed, however, the court had ordered reinvestigation in this case. I have asked a CO to look into this case and I will be monitoring its progress,” the SP said.