Spanish tourist gang-rape case: victim gets ₹10 lakh compensation

Updated : Mar 05, 2024 10:46
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Editorji News Desk

Jharkhand Police gave a compensation of  ₹10 lakh to the husband of Spanish woman who was allegedly gang-raped in Dumka on Friday, March 1. A cheque of ₹10 lakh was handed over by the Deputy Commissioner to the husband of the rape survivor.

Anjaneyulu Dodde, Deputy Commissioner, said, "We did a fast investigation and from the side of district administration, we are providing all the help to them (rape survivor and husband). Under the victim compensation scheme, we have given them ₹ 10 lakh. We will try for a speedy trial and conviction of the accused."

The victim's husband accepted the compensation and thanked the state police for the swift investigation into the case. The victim's husband said, "Thank you for the very fast investigation."

According to the police, the Spanish tourist was gang-raped in Hansdiha police station limits when she was en route to Nepal from West Bengal.

Also watch: 'Something happened to us': Spanish woman narrates Jharkhand rape ordeal, takes down clip later  

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