Jaipur
A 14-year-old Dalit girl, who was allegedly gang-raped by her brother and 3 other individuals gave birth to a child girl. The Nagaur police has booked the girl’s brother and other individuals for rape.
The matter came to light when the girl’s household reached the Zanana Hospital in Ajmer on Sunday. Doctors delivered the teenager’s child and then informed police as she is unmarried and a minor.
The girl is a resident of Sathana village in Nagaur district, 250 km north of Jaipur.
Padukalan thana SHO Narottam Singh mentioned police reached the hospital and recorded the girl’s statement. She mentioned she had been raped by her brother and other individuals various instances. On the basis of her statement, police filed an FIR and have began investigation.
He mentioned the accused incorporate the brother, a different relative and 2 neighbours. The girl belongs to a Dalit household. While 3 of these who are alleged to have raped her are Dalits, 1 is from the basic caste.
They have been booked below relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the SC/AT Act, mentioned Singh.
The DNA samples of the girl and the child have been taken, mentioned Singh.
The mother and youngster are undertaking properly and are below police and healthcare supervision.
Singh mentioned the household knew about the rape but chose to retain quiet. “The family had sent the girl’s brother to his maternal grandfather’s house over the past two months. They were aware of the crime but did not report it.”