Meghalaya | Minor girl who resisted rape attempt dies

TNT News | SHILLONG, July 10, 2018

A minor girl who was assaulted while resisting rape attempt passed away on Monday night.

Police stated that investigation into her case is still underway. SP (City) Steve Rynjah informed that the 14-year-old died at around 9pm.

According to relatives of the deceased, the girl's condition suddenly deteriorated on Monday.

Her relatives expressed anger against the accused, Jansing Rani, saying, "We don't want him to get away without any punishment. We will not allow him to get bail. It is not only about the incident of my cousin but others also and it seems there is no safety, be it in urban or rural areas."

A relative stated that on July 3, when the girl was washing clothes in a nearby river, Rani approached her "with an intention to harm her". "He also tied her feet. She struggled which led him to hit her with a hand hoe on the head," she added.

The victim's relatives found her lying in a pool of blood and took her to Ganesh Das Hospital. She was later shifted to Woodland Hospital.

The victim then told the headmen of her village as well as those of Rani's about what happened.  Consequently, the traditional heads took him to the police.

Chairperson of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Meena Kharkongor said, "Another innocent soul succumbed due to the injuries inflicted upon her by a lustful man who deserves no mercy. The State Commission vehemently condemns this dastardly act. Deepest condolences to the family. The SCPCR is in constant touch with the police and ensures the family that justice will be done."

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