Women’s commission chief meets 7-yr-old rape survivor

Ludhiana: Punjab State Women Commission chairperson Manisha Gulati on Sunday met seven-year-old rape survivor at her village. She said the accused is still on the run and would be arrested soon. She was also accompanied by political secretary to chief minister, Captain Sandeep Singh Sandhu and Ludhiana (rural) senior superintendent of police (SSP) Charanjit Singh Sohal.
The seven-year-old girl child was raped by her neighbour on July 9. The accused is on the run and the Ludhiana (rural) police has formed several teams to nab him.
While speaking to media persons after meeting the victim and her parents, Gulati assured that the accused would be arrested soon. She said the commission has issued strict directions to the police for nabbing the accused at the earliest.
Captain Sandhu said the case for providing financial compensation to the survivor and her family has been submitted with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ludhiana for further action. He too assured full support for the victim and her family.