Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik condemning the Jashpur incident in name of delivering justice, on Sunday demanded a high-level probe.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader also sought stern action against the accused.
Kaushik said even after the name of the relative of a legislator emerged, the entire issue is being covered up.
“A committee should be constituted for probing into the whole incident and the victim should be provided security,” he said.
The mode in which the victim was said to be given ‘justice’ and the way in which the pressure was exerted, is a clear indication that the legal path has been bypassed, the BJP leader said, adding that action should be taken against all those involved in the incident.
Kaushik further pointed out that the matter could have been reported to the nearest police station but the whole issue was diffused at the village level itself under political pressure to end the matter.
“Even after being an issue of molestation of a minor girl, it is necessary that justice is delivered to the victim.
“The district administration should ensure that the victim does not face any political pressure,” he said.