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SIT begins probe into Tikri ‘sexual assault’ case

Tribune News ServiceJhajjar, May 11A special investigation team has begun a probe into the ‘sexual assault’ on a West Bengal woman at Tikri by questioning Yogita, one of four co-accused in the case, for over two hours. Farmer leader Yogendra Yadav also joined the investigation in Bahadurgarh on getting an appearance notice.Sources said the SIT questioned Yadav, asking him when was he contacted by the victim’s father and when did he learn about the incident. He was also asked why he and other SKM leaders did not inform the police about the matter. Yadav was told to divulge names of other farm leaders who were aware of the incident.“I have given all information, whatever I know about the case, to the police. I have also consented to become a witness,” said Yadav.The 25-year-old woman had come to Tikri from West Bengal on April 12 with a group of protesters who had gone to the state to hold public meetings during the Assembly polls. She died of Covid on April 30, but her father on May 8 night lodged a police complaint alleging his daughter was sexually assaulted by Anil Malik in Tikri while Anoop Singh helped him in the crime. Both ran the ‘Kisan Social Army’ outfit and had been camping at Tikri for a few months. The police booked six persons, including Anil, Anoop, Ankush Sangwan, Jagdish Barar, Kavita and Yogita, under relevant sections of the IPC.

The Tribune

2021-05-12