Police and CRPF personnel held over alleged gang rape in Amroha
Two police officers and two Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been detained in connection with the alleged gang rape of a woman at a farmhouse in Amroha, The Hindu reports. A local sub-inspector has been suspended, while a report recommends strict disciplinary action against the two paramilitary personnel.
Two Uttar Pradesh police officers and two Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been held in connection with the alleged gang rape of a woman at a farmhouse in Amroha, The Hindu reports. The supplied material does not identify the officers or provide details about the alleged assault, the woman’s condition or the stage of the criminal investigation. Departmental proceedings have been initiated against a local sub-inspector following his suspension, according to the report.
A report has also been sent to senior CRPF authorities recommending strict disciplinary action against the two paramilitary personnel. The available account does not state whether charges have been filed, describe any court proceedings or give details of action involving the other police officer. The reported departmental measures are separate from the criminal allegations, which remain the subject of investigation.
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