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Ayodhya gangrape: DNA sample preserved, to be used in investigation

The 12-year-old girl was referred to KGMU as the women's hospital in Ayodhya did not have the facility to provide adequate treatment

Edited By: Nivedita Dash @Nivedita0503 Lucknow Published : Aug 07, 2024 9:52 IST, Updated : Aug 07, 2024 9:55 IST
A bulldozer being used to demolish the bakery of Moid Khan
Image Source : PTI A bulldozer being used to demolish the bakery of Moid Khan who is accused of allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya

The Ayodhya gang rape victim underwent an abortion at King George's Medical University (KGMU)'s Queen Mary Hospital and the sample of the fetus has been taken for DNA testing which will help in the investigation of the case. Notably, there has been a demand for DNA test to nab the culprits in the case. In a statement issued Akhilesh Yadav said, "Without a DNA test in the Bhadarsa case of Ayodhya, BJP's allegation will be considered biased."  

However, the KGMU administration has maintained silence on this matter. According to reports, the victim was referred from Ayodhya to Lucknow on Monday with 12-week pregnancy. The team of doctors conducted the abortion on Tuesday. The health condition of the Ayodhya rape survivor is stable as she continues to remain under treatment at a government hospital here, officials said on Tuesday.

The 12-year-old girl was on Monday admitted to the Queen Mary Hospital -- the obstetrics and gynaecology department of the King George's Medical University (KGMU). "The condition of the girl from Ayodhya is stable. She is receiving treatment under the supervision of specialists. The treatment is progressing in a positive direction," KGMU spokesperson Dr Sudhir Singh said in a brief statement.

She was referred to KGMU as the women's hospital in Ayodhya did not have the facility to provide adequate treatment, district's Chief Medical Officer Sanjay Jain said on Monday.

Accused arrested

UP Police on July 30 arrested Moid Khan, who ran a bakery in Ayodhya district's Bhadarsa Nagar, and his employee Raju Khan, in connection with the minor's rape. Both accused allegedly raped the girl two months ago and also video recorded the act. The incident came to light after the girl was found to be pregnant during a medical check-up, police said. BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have alleged that prime accused Moid Khan was a member of the Samajwadi Party and part of Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad's team, triggering a political slugfest. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday claimed the BJP government was "using" the Ayodhya incident to defame his party.

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