Swift Justice in Uttar Pradesh: 20-Year-Old Rapist Arrested Within 10 Hours

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Uttar Pradesh police have achieved a milestone in swift justice, as a 20-year-old youth accused of raping a 7-year-old Dalit girl was arrested within 10 hours, and a charge sheet was filed against him within 24 hours after the crime was reported. The investigation was led by senior officials, including the DGP, ADG (law & order), and Commissioner of Police, who worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. The victim's identity remains protected as per Supreme Court directives.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 20-year-old youth, Suchit Yadav, was arrested within 10 hours of the crime being reported, marking a swift response by the police in Uttar Pradesh.
  • A charge sheet was filed against Yadav within 24 hours, a first in Uttar Pradesh, aligning with the state government's intent for swift justice.
  • The investigation was completed within 24 hours, with all evidence collected, forensic and medical formalities completed, and the statement of the victim recorded before the executive and judicial magistrates.
  • The accused was produced before a local court, and the case has been recommended for a fast-track court to expedite legal proceedings.
  • The police commissionerate led by senior officials, including the DGP, ADG (law & order), and Commissioner of Police, worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome.
  • The victim's identity remains protected as per Supreme Court directives.
  • A case was registered under Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5/6 of the POCSO Act at the Malihabad police station.

Statistics:

  • 10 hours: Time taken by the police to arrest the accused
  • 24 hours: Time taken by the police to complete the investigation and file a charge sheet
  • 20: Age of the accused
  • 7: Age of the victim
  • 1: Number of days taken by the police to complete the investigation
  • 1: Number of recommended fast-track court for the case
  • Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Section under which the case was registered
  • Sections 5/6 of the POCSO Act: Sections under which the case was registered

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services with permission from HT Lucknow