“Justice Demanded for 9-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped and Murdered in Delhi Canal”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : DCW Chair Urges Immediate Action Following Alleged Rape and Murder of 9-Year-Old Minor in Delhi Canal

New Delhi: Swati Maliwal, the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), has stepped in to demand prompt action in response to the distressing news of the abduction, alleged rape, and murder of a 9-year-old girl. The minor had been missing since December 12 from Swaroop Nagar, and media reports suggest that the family’s landlord is the prime suspect behind this heinous crime.

Expressing her concern, Maliwal stated, “The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance of media reports stating that a 9-year-old girl has been missing since December 12 from Swaroop Nagar. It has been reported that the family’s landlord allegedly abducted, raped, and killed the minor girl. It has been stated that the accused later dumped her body in the Munak canal. This is a very serious matter.”

In her efforts to ensure justice for the victim, the DCW Chairperson has requested detailed information from the authorities. This includes a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) registered in the case, updates on the apprehension of the suspect, clarification regarding any arrests made, progress on the recovery of the girl’s body, and a comprehensive report on the actions taken by the concerned authorities. The DCW has set a deadline of December 22, 2023, for the submission of this information.

The police investigation has revealed that a 52-year-old man named Sanjeev Rana has been arrested in connection with the abduction, rape, and murder of the minor girl. The accused allegedly disposed of the girl’s body in the Munak canal. To aid in the search for the victim’s remains, a specialized team of divers has been deployed.

The chain of events unfolded when the police were alerted about the girl’s disappearance on December 12. During the search for the missing child, the accused was involved in an accident and was subsequently admitted to a hospital in the Rohini area on December 15. However, due to his medical condition, his statement couldn’t be recorded at the time.

Once his health stabilized, the accused confessed to abducting and killing the girl when his statement was finally recorded on December 17. According to DCP Outer North Ravi Kumar Singh, the accused admitted to discarding the girl’s body in the Munak canal. The police swiftly took action and filed a case against the accused under sections 364, 302, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act.

Since December 17, efforts to locate the victim’s body in the canal have been ongoing, with a dedicated team of divers and investigators meticulously combing the area. In addition, divers from Khajuri have been summoned to provide further assistance in the search.

As the accused remains in custody, the investigation to locate the victim’s body continues.

This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for swift action and stringent measures to ensure the safety and protection of minors. The DCW’s intervention serves as a reminder of the responsibility that falls upon the authorities to bring the perpetrator to justice and prevent such horrific crimes from recurring..