Seven-year-old survivor’s statement recorded, forensic and medico-legal procedures completed swiftly; officials seek fast-track trial
In a rare instance of expedited legal action, the Lucknow Police on Friday (July 11, 2025) filed a chargesheet within 24 hours in a case involving the rape of a seven-year-old Dalit girl. The incident took place in the Gauri Gali area of Swanapur village, under the jurisdiction of Malihabad police station, on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) evening.
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The accused, identified as 20-year-old Suchit Yadav, was arrested within 10 hours of the alleged assault. “All evidences were collected, accused arrested, forensic and medical formalities were completed. Judicial magistrate recorded statement of victim. The court-related legal duty was performed and Lucknow Police Commissionerate completed the investigation and chargesheeted the above case within 24 hours, first time in U.P. The government will be requested for considering the above case in fast-track court,” Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Malihabad, Vineet Singh told The Hindu.
According to the police, the minor had gone to bathe at a nearby tubewell when the accused lured her to an isolated room near a drain in Madhavpur village, where the alleged assault occurred.
District Magistrate, Lucknow, was closely involved in the investigation, directing the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Health Services to ensure that medico-legal formalities were completed during the night. “Modern technology, mobile locations, CCTV footage and intelligence systems were used to promptly nab the accused within 10 hours of the crime to expedite the legal process,” ACP Singh added.
Mayank Kumar
Courtesy : The Hindu
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