Ayodhya gangrape case: Legal proceedings afoot for DNA tests, minor girl undergoes abortion
The UP Police on July 30 arrested Moid Khan, who ran a bakery, and his employee Raju Khan, in connection with the minor’s rape.
AYODHYA: The Ayodhya police started legal proceedings to conduct DNA tests in connection with the gang-rape of the 15-year-old girl even as she underwent an abortion in Lucknow after she and her family gave a written consent to the child welfare committee for the termination of pregnancy.
The DNA test of the accused, the victim, and the foetus will be done to solve the case.
The minor, who became pregnant, has been under treatment at Queen Mary Hospital, a part of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, since Monday for better care. She may be discharged later this week, said doctors.
The UP Police on July 30 arrested Moid Khan, who ran a bakery in Ayodhya district’s Bhadarsa Nagar, and his employee Raju Khan, in connection with the minor’s rape. The duo allegedly raped the girl two months ago and recorded the act. The incident came to light after the girl was found to be pregnant during a medical check-up, said police.
According to the cops, if there is a DNA match with any one of the two accused, both will be subject to action. After investigation, charge sheet will be filed and the final decision will be taken by court, they said.
Sarvesh Awasthi, president of Ayodhya child welfare committee, said: “We received the consent for abortion from the victim’s family.”