The investigation into the gang rape of a minor Dalit girl in Ayodhya’s Pura Kalandar police station area has taken a significant shift as the DNA of one of the accused, Raju Khan, matched the victim. The other accused, Moeed Khan, remains under investigation despite his DNA not matching, due to the victim’s strong and testimony. Both Moeed Khan, a local Samajwadi Party leader, and his driver, Raju Khan, are facing charges under gang rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
As per the DNA report, ordered by the court, has confirmed Raju Khan’s involvement in the crime. Additional Advocate General Vinod Shahi commented, ‘Since this is a gang rape case, the DNA will match with one of the perpetrators. The victim had clearly said in her FIR that both Moeed Khan and Raju Khan raped her. Moeed is also accused of filming the assault and blackmailing the victim, which led to her pregnancy’.
The gang rape incident came to light when the victim became two months pregnant, prompting her mother to file an FIR. The victim alleged that Moeed Khan and his driver Raju had raped her on multiple occasions. Moeed allegedly filmed the assault and used the footage to blackmail the minor girl, threatening her into silence for an extended period. The DNA test was conducted to confirm the claims, and the results matched Raju Khan’s DNA with the victim, confirming his involvement.
As the case gains traction, pressure is mounting on SP President Akhilesh Yadav to address the involvement of his party member. Moeed Khan has been a long-standing loyalist of the Samajwadi Party for over two decades, which has led to questions being raised about the party’s response to the case. Critics and political rivals are urging Akhilesh Yadav to take a clear stance on the matter, especially in light of the DNA evidence and the victim’s consistent accusations.
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