An elderly man has been arrested for raping a 25-year-old Dalit woman in Pratapgarh, UP. Regarding this shameful incident, the police said that it took place in a village and the accused has been identified as 65-year-old Rikriram Maurya.
Giving details of the case, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sanjay Rai said that the victim in her complaint alleged that Maurya raped her last week and threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the incident.
Rape accused arrested
According to the news agency report, based on the complaint, the police registered an FIR against Maurya under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Following the victim’s complaint, the police took immediate action and arrested the accused Rikhiram Maurya. The police are investigating this matter further. In this regard, ASP Sanjay Rai said that the victim’s statement has been recorded and a medical examination is also being conducted to strengthen the investigation process.
The victim will get justice as soon as possible: Administration
The victim’s family has sought justice from the police administration and has asked that the case be investigated impartially. He has demanded strict punishment for the accused. The police have promised to ensure that the case will be thoroughly investigated and the culprit will be punished strictly in accordance with the law.
These incidents create an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in the society. Experts say that to stop these incidents, public awareness and strict order are necessary. The police administration assured that the culprit will not be spared under any circumstances and all possible assistance will be provided to the victim.
