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SP Delegation Visits Family of Girl Allegedly Killed by Constable
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly attacked and killed in Gorakhpur.
Police said a constable took her away from a hospital on July 28.
Her family said she had gone there to bring food to her sister.
Police examined many CCTV cameras to identify the accused.
The constable was arrested the next day.
The girl’s body was found about 36 hours later.
Her family wants strict punishment for whoever is responsible.
The Samajwadi Party gave the family financial help and promised a government job if it comes to power.
A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 10-year-old girl in Gorakhpur.
The girl was allegedly raped and killed by constable Abhishek Yadav on July 28.
Police said the accused took her from a district hospital to a cremation ground and later dumped her body in a river.
The accused was arrested on July 29 after police examined nearly 200 CCTV cameras.
The SP gave the family Rs 1 lakh and promised a government job if it forms the government.
- Who
- A 10-year-old girl, her family, accused constable Abhishek Yadav, and a Samajwadi Party delegation led by Brajesh Kumar Gautam and Shabbir Qureshi.
- What
- The delegation visited the family after the girl was allegedly raped and killed, provided Rs 1 lakh, and offered further support.
- Where
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh; police said the girl was taken from a district hospital to a cremation ground and her body was dumped in a river.
- When
- The alleged crime occurred on July 28; the delegation visited on Sunday, August 30, and the accused was arrested on July 29.
- Why
- The delegation said it wanted to express solidarity and support the family, which demanded strict punishment for the guilty.
Key facts
- Victim
- A 10-year-old girl
- Date of alleged crime
- July 28
- Arrest
- The accused constable was arrested on July 29
- Evidence cited
- Police examined nearly 200 CCTV cameras and identified the accused through a vehicle registration number
- Financial assistance
- The Samajwadi Party gave the family a cheque for Rs 1 lakh on behalf of Akhilesh Yadav
- Police action
- The constable was dismissed, and a case was registered under the POCSO Act
- Additional proceedings
- Proceedings under the National Security Act were initiated









