No headway in rape case of 12-year-old

Chandigarh, August 17

The police have failed to make any arrest in the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Sector 23 on Tuesday. Even after more than 48 hours, the police have failed to find any substantial clue in the case and are groping in the dark. The Class VIII girl was raped at knife-point at Children Traffic Park in Sector 23.

While the police have denied releasing any sketch of the accused, sources said around half a dozen sketches had been prepared. However, the victim did not identify any of the sketches as those of the accused. The police have thus not released any official sketch, confirmed an official.

Around 8:15 am on Tuesday, the victim was crossing the park to go to her school to attend the Independence Day celebrations when the accused dragged her into a nullah at knife-point and raped her. The victim went home after the incident and informed her family, who then approached the police. According to the police, who have questioned over 32 suspects, the accused could be a middle-aged drug addict.

Badnore seeks report

According to sources, UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore has sought a report in the matter. A high-level meeting of police officials was held on Thursday and the matter was discussed. SSP Eish Singhal and DGP TS Luthra were not available for comments. — TNS