Rajasthan: 7 accused held in Bhilwara gangrape case, says CM Gehlot

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The police have arrested seven accused in connection with the alleged gangrape and murder case of a minor girl in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot stated that the police have arrested four to five people accused on the night of August 4.

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The incident pertains to the alleged gang rape and murder of a minor girl whose body parts were found in a coal furnace in Kotdi.

Stating that Rajasthan is number one when it comes to acting against criminals, Gehlot claimed that attempts were being made by the BJP to defame the state by comparing it with what is happening in states like Manipur.

"Rajasthan is a peace-loving state. There is an effort to defame Rajasthan by comparing it with Manipur. Incidents are happening in every state. Don't they see the incidents that happen in Madhya Pradesh? The son of a BJP MLA is involved in it. We need to collectively educate society about the rapes and atrocities," Rajasthan CM Gehlot.

"Had detailed discussion with CS, DGP and other senior officials regarding this matter yesterday," Gehlot posted on X in Hindi.

Gehlot further stated that Rajasthan is known to take prompt action against culprits and police will continue to act in an impartial maner.

"The state government will ensure that strict punishment will be given to the accused from the fast track court as soon as possible," Gehlot said.

Gehlot said that he has instructed the ADG Law and Order to monitor the situation in Bhilwara.

Meanwhile, a senior police official today said that four arrests have been made in the case.

"Till now, four arrests have been made in the case. We are working on all evidence collected. Two women involved in this crime have been detained for questioning. We will engage a special public prosecutor for the trial of the case. We will try to make sure that all those connected with this crime get maximum punishment under the law," Lata Manoj Kumar, Inspector General of Police Ajmer Range.

"There are some additional arrests to be made in the case. Two women have been taken into custody today. Among the four accused held, Kalu alias Kanaram's wife is being interrogated in custody," the IGP said.

Lata Manoj Kumar, Inspector General of Police Ajmer Range assured protesters at Kotri stating that stringent action will be taken up as soon as possible against the accused in the rape and murder case of the minor girl.

"At the same time, I would like to assure those who are protesting in Kotri that the police are doing the right thing. We will complete the investigation in this matter in 15 days and try to punish them by presenting a challan in court in a matter of 20 days," said the Inspector.Earlier in the day BJP youth workers staged a massive protest over the Bhilwara incident near Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence.

Police on Friday had said that some unidentified persons allegedly killed a minor girl and later burned her body in a coal furnace in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district.

(with inputs from ANI)