A shocking incident has come to light in Barmer, Rajasthan, where a police constable, along with his accomplices, gang-raped a teenage girl and made an obscene video of the act, which was later circulated on social media. The police have registered a case against the constable and three others.
Key Takeaways
- A police constable in Barmer, Rajasthan, has been accused of gang-raping a teenage girl.
- The accused made an obscene video of the act and circulated it on social media.
- A case has been registered against the constable and three other individuals.
- The constable has been suspended pending further investigation.
Incident Details
The victim’s mother reported the incident to the women’s police station, stating that her 17-year-old daughter was preparing for competitive exams while living in Lakshmi Nagar, Barmer. The constable, Narendra Kumar, who was stationed at the Barmer Kotwali police station, began chatting with the minor on WhatsApp. He lured her to his room, where he and his accomplices gang-raped her at knifepoint and recorded the act.
Continued Exploitation
According to the victim’s mother, the accused continued to gang-rape her daughter by threatening to release the video. On one occasion, they called her to Rajkot, Gujarat, and when she refused, they threatened to make the video public. Fearing the threat, she went to Rajkot, where the constable and one of his accomplices raped her again.
Legal Action
The victim’s mother filed a complaint on July 31 against Constable Narendra Kumar, Bhomaram (son of Bhagwanaram), Kailash (son of Babulal), and Jagdish. Following the complaint, the obscene video and photos were circulated on social media, prompting the family to take legal action.
Police Response
Barmer SP Narendra Singh Meena confirmed that a case has been registered against the constable and three others. The victim has undergone a medical examination, and her statement has been recorded. The constable has been suspended pending further investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
The police are currently investigating the case, and further actions will be taken based on the findings. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of women in the region.
