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Two Arrested in Muzaffarnagar Minor Dalit Girl Gang-Rape Case

Two Arrested in Muzaffarnagar Minor Dalit Girl Gang-Rape Case
Outrage in UP's Muzaffarnagar over minor Dalit girl's gang rape; two arrested, govt assures strict action · thehansindia.com

Police in Muzaffarnagar found a 17-year-old girl after she had been missing for several days.

Officials say she was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by multiple people.

Police arrested two suspects, Nazim and Doctor Mohammad Adil.

Nazim was reportedly hurt in the leg while trying to escape.

Officers checked footage from about 600 cameras during the search.

The girl’s mother has demanded the harshest punishment for those responsible.

A state minister promised that the investigation would be strict and would not be compromised.

The two arrested suspects were sent to judicial custody while the case continues.

Key facts

Victim
A 17-year-old girl from the Dalit community
Location
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Arrested
Nazim and Doctor Mohammad Adil
Search operation
Police examined approximately 600 CCTV cameras
Police action
Nazim was injured in the leg while allegedly attempting to flee
Court action
Both accused were sent to judicial custody
Legal provisions
Sections 64(1) and 70(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant POCSO and SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act provisions

Quotes

Victim's mother

Mother of the 17-year-old Dalit girl

“This was a very serious atrocity against a Dalit girl. It is an extremely grave injustice against girls and our community and the entire society. We do not want anything except the death penalty. We want justice.”
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Kapil Dev Agarwal

Uttar Pradesh minister

“The strictest possible action will be taken, and instructions have been issued to the Police Captain (SSP) that there will be no compromise under any circumstances.”
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Sources

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