Taffazul Islam, the main accused in the Nagaon Dhing gangrape case in Assam, has died. It is being told that while being taken to the crime scene, he escaped from police custody and jumped into the pond. The body of the accused has been recovered. Police said that he was being taken to the crime scene at 4 am, when he jumped into the pond, due to which he died.
Police said that the body of the accused was recovered after two hours of search. The incident happened on Thursday evening, when three brutes raped an innocent. While returning from tuition, a 10th class student was allegedly gang-raped by three people and left in an unconscious state on the side of the road. When someone saw the victim lying there naked, he informed the police.
After the incident, there were massive protests in Assam
After this, the victim was admitted to Nagaon Medical College and Hospital in critical condition. There is tremendous anger among the people about the gangrape of a minor. After this incident, there were massive protests all over the state. Locals are still protesting in the area over the incident. Apart from this, various organizations and residents have demanded an indefinite shutdown till the arrest of the accused.
We will not spare anyone – CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has condemned the incident. He tweeted that the horrific incident involving a minor is a crime against humanity. It has hurt our collective conscience. We will not spare anyone and bring the culprits to justice. I have directed the DGP of Assam Police to visit the spot and ensure speedy justice against such monsters.
Victim’s condition is fine – Piyush Hazarika
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state cabinet minister Piyush Hazarika have said that the victim is currently in good condition. After the incident, Minister Piyush Hazarika visited Dhing and inquired about the health of the victim.