U'khand hospital makes rape victim share vehicle with accused

June 04, 2019 16:17

The parents of a nine-year-old rape survivor here have alleged that their daughter was discharged from a hospital in Dehradun without proper treatment and then made to travel with the accused in a police vehicle to record her statement before the magistrate.

The girl, who hailed from Tehri district, was allegedly raped in Nainbagh area on May 30.

The Circle Officer of the area Uttam Singh has been suspended on charges of negligence of duty.The victim was admitted to Doon Medical College and Hospital. Her parents alleged that she was discharged from the hospital even before she could recover fully.

According to the parents, their daughter could not give her statement properly as her condition worsened after she travelled four hours with the accused.

Meanwhile, Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya has expressed deep concern over the way the case has been handled. She announced financial assistance of Rs 7 lakh to the victim.

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