Assam minor gangrape case In a dramatic turn of events in Assam’s Nagaon district, Tafazul Islam, a 24-year-old man and one of the accused in the gang rape case of a 14-year-old girl, died under controversial circumstances while in police custody. The incident occurred during the early hours of the night from Friday to Saturday.
Islam was one of the three individuals charged in connection with the brutal gang rape in the Dhing area of Nagaon. Thus far, he was the only one apprehended and faced charges under sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Corresponding to police reports, Islam was being transported to the crime scene late at night for investigation purposes. Through this process, he allegedly attempted to escape by leaping into a nearby pond. The police claim that they swiftly cordoned off the area and called the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for assistance. Despite their efforts, Islam’s body was later recovered from the water. In the commotion, a constable who was holding Islam’s handcuffs sustained an injury and has been sent for medical treatment.
The death of Islam while in custody has ignited widespread outrage in Dhing. Hundreds of residents, including women and various local organizations,to have taken to the streets in protest, demanding swift and severe punishment for all individuals involved in the heinous crime. The public outcry has been met with a strong response from the state government. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged that no one connected to the case will escape justice, underscoring the government’s commitment to addressing the issue with the most extreme seriousness.
Girl gangraped in Nagaon; protesters hit streets
In Assam’s Nagaon district, a harrowing incident involving the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl has ignited intense public outrage and widespread protests. The case has captured significant attention as the community demands justice for the young victim.
Three individuals are implicated in this grave crime. To date, authorities have apprehended one suspect and detained another, while efforts are ongoing to locate and capture the third person involved. The severity of the situation has prompted a strong response from the state government.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly committed to taking rigorous action against all those involved. His assurance comes amid the mounting pressure from protesters, who have rallied across the district to demand accountability and justice. The government’s response underscores its determination to address the case with the utmost urgency and resolve.
Assam minor gangrape case: Prime Accused Dies After Escaping Police Custody
In Assam’s Nagaon district, a 14-year-old girl was reportedly gang-raped by three individuals, sparking widespread protests. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in the Dhing area while the girl was returning home from tuition. She was found injured and unconscious near a pond before being rescued by locals who alerted the police.
The prime suspect, Tafazul Islam, was apprehended on Friday and taken by police to the crime scene for a re-creation of the events around 3:30 a.m. During this procedure, Islam reportedly broke free from custody and jumped into a nearby pond. Despite an immediate search effort, his body was recovered about two hours later.
Authorities have arrested one suspect, detained another, and are actively searching for the third individual involved. Director General of Police GP Singh reviewed the situation and visited the victim’s family on Friday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the situation, emphasizing the need for prompt and strict action against such atrocities. He stressed that public perception of government response is crucial, and stated that severe measures are necessary to ensure justice.
The Chief Minister also indicated that, following recent Lok Sabha elections, there have been increased criminal activities attributed to specific groups, but reassured that the perpetrators in the Dhing case will face stringent punishment.
Assam Rape Accused, Being Taken To Crime Scene, Escapes Cops, Dies In Pond
New Delhi : A key accused in the rape case of a minor girl died after trying to escape police custody at this morning, police said. The charged with , identified as Tafujal Islam, was being taken to the location – where the crime reportedly to took place – for a re-creation of the crime scene around 4 am. He again escaped from police custody and jumped into the pond at Dhing in Assam’s Nagaon district.
A search operation was established and his body was recovered by the help of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) after about two hours, the police said.
“After his interrogation, he was taken for crime scene re-creation. When he was taken there, he suddenly tried to pull the stringer from a constable’s grip and flee. He again fell in a nearby pond,” a senior police official said.
One constable was also injured, he said.“We are investigating as to how he was able to flee,” he added.Police said their source as of Tafujal Islam was also going to take the police to another accused’s residence
He was arrested on Friday after a 14-year-old girl was reportedly raped by three persons in Assam’s Nagaon district on Thursday evening. Two other suspects in the case are on the run.The alleged assault reportedly took place when the girl was returning from a coaching class.She was found in a Half -sleep state near a pond with her bicycle beside her, local residents said. She was on the roadside for about an hour before residents rescued her.
Himanta Biswa Sarma On Assam Rape Case
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had called it a “crime against on humanity” and they said that it has “struck our collective conscience”.
“We will NOT SPARE to anyone and BRING the criminal to JUSTICE. I’ve directed the Assam Police chief to visit the site and ensure swift action against such monsters,” he had said in a post on X on Friday.The girl is recovering in hospital and a report of the medical test to confirm as of sexual attack is anticipate.