Tag: gangrape
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Botched investigations leave CBI clueless in Gudia case
The botched investigations in Gudia gangrape and murder case is leaving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) baffled as it is yet get any evidence which might lead to nabbing the culprits. Failing to collect any concrete evidence, the CBI on Friday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh to anyone who could provide credible information leading …
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December 16, 2017 -
Kirron Kher defends statement on Chandigarh gangrape survivor
A day after Chandigarh’s BJP MP Kirron Kher stirred a controversy by giving unsolicited advice to a gangrape survivor, that she should have not boarded the auto-rickshaw when two men were already sitting in it, sought to clarify her statement on Thursday saying that it was “only in the context of certain precautions” The Bollywood …
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November 30, 2017 -
MP nod to amendment bill for death penalty for child rapists
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Sunday gave its approval to a proposed amendment in law to ensure the death penalty for those involved in the rape or gang rape of girls below the age of 12. A Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave the nod and expressed the government’s commitment …
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November 27, 2017 -
3 found guilty in Kopardi gangrape-murder that rocked Maharashtra
All three accused in the sensational gangrape and murder of a minor schoolgirl in Kopardi in July 2016, have been found guilty by a special court here on Saturday. Vijayalaxmi Khopade, the lawyer for one of the accused, said that the verdict was delivered by Ahmednagar District and Sessions Judge Suvarna Keole under the Protection …
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November 18, 2017 -
Gudia gangrape case: Another IPS officer held over custodial death
Another Indian Police Service (IPS) officer was arrested in Himachal Pradesh by the CBI on Thursday over the custodial death of an accused in the sensational gangrape-cum-murder of a school girl in Shimla district, an official said. Superintendent of Police DW Negi is the ninth police personnel to be arrested in the case. DW Negi …
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November 16, 2017 -
Gudia gangrape-murder case clouds polls in HP’s apple belt
The case of gangrape and murder of 16-year-old girl (Gudia) hangs over the political arena in Himachal Pradesh’s apple belt in Shimla in the run up to the Assembly polls on 9 November. The alleged rape of the girl from Kotkhai area in July 2017, followed by local protests, custodial death of an accused in police …
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November 7, 2017 -
Threatened with rape again, ‘gangrape’ survivor kills self in UP
A 15-year-old alleged gangrape survivor from Uttar Pradesh reportedly killed herself after being ‘threatened’ again of the same fate by her five tormentors, the police said on Sunday. The police, which had initially claimed that it was a case of suicide, later arrested the five accused. “Sonu, Monu, Rohit, Sagar and Pappu have been arrested. The …
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October 15, 2017 -
Sisters gangraped at birthday party in Meerut hotel
Two sisters were allegedly gangraped in a hotel by their friends who had invited them to a birthday party on Monday night. Police has registered a case against five persons, including a relative of the women. SP (City) Maan Singh Chauhan said Prashant, Mohit, Pehalwan and two others have been booked. “We are conducting raids …
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October 10, 2017 -
Gudia’s relatives join hunger strike for fair probe
Even as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun probing in the alleged ‘Gudia’ gang rape and murder case, there is no let up in the fight of people for justice. The chain hunger strike on the Ridge led by Madad Sewa Sansthan (MSS) a local NGO on Tuesday was joined by the relatives …
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July 25, 2017 -
‘Gudia’ case takes political overtones in HP
In the midst of unprecedented public protests, the alleged mess-up in the sensitive ‘Gudia’ rape and murder case in Kotkhai in Shimla district has taken political overtones, especially as assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh are around the corner. While the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe will finally clear the air on the case that …
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July 24, 2017 -
Former min blames drug menace for rise in crime cases in HP
Former education minister and former Speaker, Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Dr Radha Raman Shastri on Thursday condemned the gangrape and brutal murder of 16-year-old girl and said the menace of drugs is to blame for rise in crime cases in the state. Shashri said it is the need of the hour to initiate strict action against the …
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July 20, 2017 -
Gudia gangrape-murder case: IGP Zaidi, two other police officers shifted
The state government on late Wednesday evening shifted three Police officers in Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Gudia gangrape and murder case. As per a notification, the government transferred the Inspector General of Police, (south) Zahur H Zaidi who was heading the SIT, as IG, Welfare and Administration at Police Headquarters here, and District …
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July 20, 2017 -
Himachal govt to refer ‘Gudia’ gangrape-murder case to CBI
Amidst unprecedented public outburst and angry protests on Friday, the Himachal Pradesh government decided to refer the ‘Gudia’ gangrape-cum-murder case to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The government took the stance a day after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested six persons on Thursday, including two Nepalese, in connection with the heinous crime that failed …
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July 14, 2017 -
Six arrested in Shimla gangrape case
It was an unsuspecting gesture on part of the Kotkhai girl to accept lift from Raju @ Rajinder Singh (32), a pickup driver and the main accused in Shimla gang-rape case as she was offered lift by him on several occasions in the past. In fact, she had accepted lift twice in the past on …
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July 13, 2017 -
Four detained in Shimla gangrape case
Even after seven days since the 16-old-girl was gangraped and brutally murdered in Kotkhai area of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, the Police officials are yet to make any breakthrough, though there are reports that four accused, allegedly involved in the crime have been detained. Sources said four accused were detained by the Police from …
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July 12, 2017 -
Four detained in Shimla gangrape case
Even after seven days since the 16-old-girl was gangraped and brutally murdered in Kotkhai area of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, the Police officials are yet to make any breakthrough, though there are reports that four accused, allegedly involved in the crime have been detained. Sources said four accused were detained by the Police from …
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July 12, 2017 -
Rohtak gangrape case trial in fast-track court: Khattar
The trial of the recent gangrape-cum-murder case involving a 23-year-old Rohtak woman will go to a fast-track court, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday, assuring that the guilty won't be spared. “Such heinous crimes will not be tolerated at any cost and guilty will be punished,” he said, adding, “Culprits in the Gurugram …
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May 15, 2017