CBI takes over investigation of Hathras gangrape case
India | Oct 10, 2020, 11:41 PM ISTCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday took over the investigation of the alleged gangrape case of a 19-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday took over the investigation of the alleged gangrape case of a 19-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
Terming as "horrible" the Hathras incident, the Supreme Court Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to inform it by October 8 about the steps taken to protect witnesses in the case in which a Dalit girl was allegedly brutally raped and died due to injuries.
The Congress on Tuesday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of trying to "cover up" the Hathras incident through an affidavit in the Supreme Court and demanded immediate dismissal of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Uttar Pradesh police said they have arrested four people suspected to have links with the Popular Front of India, an alleged radical group, and its affiliate in Mathura when they were on their way to Hathras district.
Bhim Army leader Chandrashekhar Azad and 400-500 unidentified persons have been booked for the violation of law in the wake of their visit to a village in Hathras district to meet the family of a gang rape-murder victim, official sources said on Monday.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday as the ink was thrown at him in Hathras by a miscreant.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi along with other leaders detained on Monday while taking out candlelight vigil in Chennai against the brutal gangrape of a 19-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday filed 19 FIRs in connection with the Hathras case. Prashant Kumar, Additional Director General of Police, law and order, claimed a pre-planned conspiracy to push the state into turmoil.
Hours after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Hathras gangrape and murder case, the victim's brother in a statement said that they did not want a CBI inquiry as an SIT is already investigating the case.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra after meeting Hathras gangrape victim's family on Saturday while speaking to India TV said they (family) wants a judicial inquiry into the incident and removal of the District Magistrate (DM). She also said the family wants security.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Hathras gangrape and murder case of 19-year-old girl, CM's Office informed on Saturday. More to follow.
Amid nationwide protests and political meddling, brother of Hathras gangrape victim claimed on Saturday that the family is not satisfied with the ongoing investigation.
Amid protests and outrage over Hathras case, the brother of gangrape victim while speaking to India TV said Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department Awanish K Awasthi and DGP Hitesh Singh Awasthi met them and assured that justice will be met.
The decision to cremate the 19-year-old gangrape victim in the dead night was taken by local administration i.e., Hathras DM and SP and no order came from Lucknow regarding the last rites, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police HC Awasthi said on Saturday.
Scores of Valmiki community members who were protesting against the Hathras incident clashed with the police here on Saturday. The protesters pelted stones at the policemen and official vehicles.
The outrage over Hathras gangrape and murder of a 19-year-old girl turned more intense on Saturday as Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met gangrape victim's family members amid high drama. By the evening, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had also ordered a CBI probe into the case.
The Yogi Adityanath administration in Uttar Pradesh on Friday suspended Hathras SP Vikrant Veer, DSP, inspector and other officials amid outrage over gangrape and murder of 19-year-old girl and said that narco polygraph tests of SP and DSP will also be conducted, UP Chief Minister's Office informed.
In the view of public outrage and massive protests, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday announced that the entry and exit gates for Janpath metro station are closed.
Amid opposition's protest over Hathras gangrape case, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday attacked Congress for being quite on a similar incident that happened in Rajasthan, while showing outrage for crime in Uttar Pradesh.
The Yogi Adityanath-led administration in Uttar Pradesh is facing the heat following the gangrape and murder of 19-year-old girl as demand for the 'Justice for Hathras Nirbhaya' grows.
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