January 27
Woman Sexually Assaulted, Paraded On Streets By Neighbours
A group of people including some women allegedly chopped the hair of a women, tore her clothes, blackened her face and also forcefully paraded her in the Shahdara area of Delhi. Also, it is alleged that, she was sexually assaulted.
This has happened on Wednesday and it is said that, the accused are said to be illicit liquor sellers in the area.
Police has already arrested 4 women in this connection, said Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shahdara. Also, a case of sexual assault and abuse has been registered with the concerned police station.
Delhi Police said in a tweet, ‘An unfortunate incident of sexual assault on a woman due to personal enmity happened in Shahdara District today . Police has nabbed four accused and probe is on. All possible help and counselling is being provided to the victim.
Police are in the process of verifying the facts and allegations’.
Also Read: India Records 2,86,384 New Covid Cases And 573 Deaths
The woman is undergoing treatment in a hospital. Her condition is stated to be stable. Her statement has been recorded by the investigation official of the case.
Meanwhile, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal issued a notice to the Delhi Police in connection with the matter.
Swati Maliwal posted a tweet and said, In Kasturba Nagar, a 20-year-old girl was gang-raped by illegal liquor sellers, made her bald, wore a garland of slippers and turned her face black in the entire area. I am issuing notice to Delhi Police. All criminal men and women should be arrested and the girl and her family should be given security.
