A sub-inspector, Hiramani of a women’s police station in Rewari was on Monday suspended for delaying action in registering the 19-year-old Rewari gangrape survivor’s FIR, which could have aided the escape of the accused. Hiramani was pulled up for not registering the complaint and making the family rush from pillar to post.
According to reports, a departmental inquiry has been ordered against her. Hiramani’s suspension comes soon after Rewari Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Duggal was transferred. The Times of India reported that the sub-inspectors suspension was recommended by Duggal before his transfer.
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“The orders to suspend Hiramani from the Women’s Police Station, Rewari were issued on Monday. She has been suspended over allegations of delay in taking action on the complaint and negligence in handling the case,” a Rewari district police official said on Tuesday.
Rahul Sharma, who assumed charge as new district police chief of Rewari after Rajesh Duggal was moved out as SP, said arresting the absconding accused was a priority. “However, it (the case) doesn’t end with the arrest of the accused, but it ends with their conviction. So, securing evidence and ensuring they get convicted, through a fast track court, would be the next step,” he said.
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