Gandhinagar SHO found guilty of dereliction of duty in 5-year-old’s rape case in east Delhi
29 April 2013 7:12 AM IST
A vigilance inquiry by Delhi Police has found fault with the SHO of Gandhinagar police station here for alleged lapses in investigation into the rape of a five-year-old girl. Sources said the SHO has been found prima facie guilty of dereliction of duty.
The report has been submitted to Commissioner Neeraj Kumar. The family had alleged that police did not pursue the complaint vigorously after the girl's missing was reported. Sources said the inquiry has established whereall the policemen have committed acts of omission and commission.
A departmental inquiry has been initiated against SHO Dharampal Singh who was suspended along with investigating officer sub-inspector Mahavir Singh. The vigilance team also found out that after missing complaint was filed, police did not visit the house.
Two persons have been arrested for brutally raping the five-year-old girl on April 15 in a building in east Delhi's Gandhinagar locality where the victim and the accused lived. The girl was rescued 40 hours later on April 17 and is now recuperating at the AIIMS.
The report has been submitted to Commissioner Neeraj Kumar. The family had alleged that police did not pursue the complaint vigorously after the girl's missing was reported. Sources said the inquiry has established whereall the policemen have committed acts of omission and commission.
A departmental inquiry has been initiated against SHO Dharampal Singh who was suspended along with investigating officer sub-inspector Mahavir Singh. The vigilance team also found out that after missing complaint was filed, police did not visit the house.
Two persons have been arrested for brutally raping the five-year-old girl on April 15 in a building in east Delhi's Gandhinagar locality where the victim and the accused lived. The girl was rescued 40 hours later on April 17 and is now recuperating at the AIIMS.
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