"Situation is normal, there is inflow of tourists": Nainital SSP after rape incident

Speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police Prahlad Narayan Meena stated that some people created a ruckus outside the police station the night police got an application about the case.

"The investigation is underway in the case. The situation is normal, and some force has been deployed as a precaution. The markets are open, and there is an inflow of tourists. The day we got an application about this case, a few people had caused a ruckus outside the police station and vandalised nearby shops. A case was registered against unknown persons in the matter. We are gathering CCTV footage and also analysing viral videos of the incident," SSP Meena said.

Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth had earlier assured that a time-bound investigation would be conducted in the Nainital rape case and that the accused would face stringent punishment.

Speaking to ANI, DGP Seth said, "On 30th April, an incident of rape with a minor girl in Nainital came to light. Immediately, an FIR was registered in the matter. The accused had been arrested and sent to jail. Police have taken all measures to protect the victim and her family. We will ensure that the investigation is conducted in a time-bound manner and the accused gets a stringent punishment."

On Friday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the family of the victim and assured them of his full support. CM Dhami also vowed that the culprits would face the strictest punishment

On Thursday, National Commission for Women condemned the horrific crime.

"The National Commission for Women strongly condemns the horrific crime reported from Nainital involving the rape of a Class 7 girl. NCW has taken cognizance and Hon'ble Chairperson has sent a letter to the DGP of Uttarakhand to ensure swift action, victim support, and a time-bound, fair investigation," NCW posted on X. (ANI)