A 22-year-old gang-rape victim from Hathras received 90 per cent burn injuries after she self immolated after going in depression following the incident. She was admitted in the hospital and is still battling for her life. Surprisingly, the police still have not made any proceedings in the case.
Reports said that Savita (name changed), hailing from Purvi Naurangabad, was gang-raped by five youths. Three of them have been identified as Ishan Qureshi, Wakil and Babulal. The victim’s father claimed that Savita disclosed her trauma and later she sprinkle kerosene and set her ablaze.
Sources said that the Mahila police in-charge has got the victim’s statement recorded in which she disclosed the names of the accused. However, the police have yet to initiate legal proceedings in the matter.
In another incident also reported from Mathura, a couple allegedly attempted suicide by jumping into a well, fearing their parents will not approve of their relationship. Vishal, a resident of Surir village was having an affair with the girl belonging to a different community.