Representatives of the Nishad community met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya on Wednesday morning and expressed their satisfaction with the actions taken by his government in the gang-rape case of Bhadarsa town.
During the 15-minute meeting, the chief minister assured the community that the perpetrators of the heinous crime against the girl would receive the strictest possible punishment, with no leniency.
The Nishad community representatives expressed their support for the measures being taken against the accused Samajwadi Party leader.
In the Bhadarsa town gang-rape case involving a minor, SP leader Moid Khan, a close aide of Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad, and his servant Raju have been arrested by the police.
It is worth noting that during the recent monsoon session of the UP assembly, Yogi Adityanath had condemned the incident and promised that the perpetrators would face justice. He also criticised the Samajwadi Party for being lenient towards the accused. The chief minister met the victim’s mother and assured her of stringent action against those responsible.
Following the chief minister’s instructions, a member of the State Child Protection Commission visited the victim and her family to offer support. Additionally, a financial aid of Rs 5 lakh was provided by the chief minister to assist the victim’s family. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s representative board also met the victim’s family and assured them of firm action against the culprits by the Yogi government.
In light of the seriousness of the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the suspension of Purakalandar police station in-charge Ratan Sharma and Bhadarsa outpost in-charge Akhilesh Gupta. An investigation into the properties of the main accused, SP leader Moid Khan, was also initiated. The Revenue Department has since identified about half a dozen illegal properties belonging to Khan.
Additionally, the Yogi government has taken action against illegal construction at Khan’s bakery, with a bulldozer demolishing the unauthorised structures. It is anticipated that further demolition of Khan’s other properties may follow. Moreover, a case has been registered against three individuals, including the chairman of Bhadarsha Nagar Panchayat, for threatening the victim and her family.
The representatives of the Nishad community who came to thank the chief minister for the assistance provided to the gang-rape victim and her family included Mahant Ramsevak Das Nishad, Anju Nishad, Durga Prasad Nishad, Sandeep Nishad, Manjeet Nishad, Asharam Nishad and Vishnu Nishad.
Safety of victim, her family top priority: CM
Ayodhya (PNS): Following the meeting with the Nishad community delegation in Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that the safety of the victim and her family is the government’s top priority.
On social media platform X, Yogi stated, “Today, a social delegation met with us in Shri Ayodhya Dham regarding the minor victim from the Bhadarsa area. Rest assured, we are committed to ensuring justice for the victim in every circumstance. The safety of the victim and her family remains our highest priority. Our government stands with the victim’s family with utmost dedication and sensitivity. The strictest action will be taken against the culprits of this incident, which has brought shame to humanity.”
