DHAKA: Sending a strong message, the Delhi Police on Monday dismissed two of its constables for attempting to sexually assault a young girl.

A press release by the Delhi Police said: “Constables Amit Tomar and Gurjinder Singh have been dismissed to send a strong signal, that harshest measures will be taken even against police personnel if found guilty of abusing women, children and weaker sections.”

It also read: “Delhi police reiterates its resolve to come down heavily as per law against all those who indulge in perpetration of any crime against women, children and weaker sections of society irrespective of the victim’s affiliation to any position of dominance or otherwise - more so, if they do happen to be donning the uniform which is for protection of rights of every citizen and never the contrary.”

The victim was roaming near Vikaspuri police lines with two other girls, when Constable Amit Tomar lured them to his colleague Gurjinder Singh’s residence with the promise of money. There, both the cops tried to force themselves on the young girl.

On hearing the girl’s cries, the two other girls who had been picked up also started crying for help.

Someone from the vicinity called up the PCR and the girls were rescued.

The police have promised that a chargesheet will be filed within one week. A  Special Investigation Team has also been formed to probe the incident.

Source: NDTV
BDST: 1119 HRS, OCT 07, 2013
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