Two weeks after the gang-rape of a woman in Rajasthan's Alwar, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked for a criminal case against police officers who allegedly delayed acting on the woman's plea for help. The incident, after which a clip of the rape was circulated by the attackers, has provoked rage and protests across the state.
"I have asked that negligent police officers should be booked under section 4 of SC/ST Act, charge sheet should be filed within 15 days and the case should be monitored daily," the Commission's vice chairman L Murgan told reporters on Friday, news agency PTI reported.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said the guilty won't be spared and the state government will ensure speedy trial. Rajasthan chief secretary DB Gupta said the Jaipur divisional commissioner and the DIG of vigilance have been asked to probe the alleged lapse on the police's part separately. "They have been asked to submit report in 10 days. Further action will be taken after the report," Mr Gupta said.