CBI takes over rape case against ex-Raj minister
10 Oct 2013 5:36 AM IST
‘We have initiated investigations on the basis of a first information report,’ said a CBI spokesperson. The agency would soon summon him for questioning. The Rajasthan government had recommended a CBI probe into the case last month.
Accused of beating up, raping and threatening the victim, the 53-year-old former dairy, khadi and rural industries minister had to resign days after the case was registered against him at the Sodala police station in Rajasthan. However, on the pretext of a pilgrimage to Shirdi, he evaded medical examination. Over a fortnight after the incident, he finally gave his consent for the test that was conducted on 28 September.
The victim alleged that the minister called her to his official residence in the Civil Lines area of Jaipur, promising to get her a job. He then raped her.
Accused of beating up, raping and threatening the victim, the 53-year-old former dairy, khadi and rural industries minister had to resign days after the case was registered against him at the Sodala police station in Rajasthan. However, on the pretext of a pilgrimage to Shirdi, he evaded medical examination. Over a fortnight after the incident, he finally gave his consent for the test that was conducted on 28 September.
The victim alleged that the minister called her to his official residence in the Civil Lines area of Jaipur, promising to get her a job. He then raped her.
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