Won’t let culprits roam free, says Jharkhand govt as BJP slams ‘jungle raj’ after techie’s gang-rape

The 26-year-old techie’s gang-rape has sparked a political row in Jharkhand. On BJP’s ‘jungle raj’ potshot, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) said the state government would not let any culprit roam free.

The BJP slammed the Jharkhand government for failing to ensure justice for women. (Image for representation)

By India Today Web Desk: The 26-year-old techie’s gang-rape has sparked a political row in Jharkhand. On BJP’s ‘jungle raj’ comment, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha said the state government would not let any culprit roam free and ensure speedy justice.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha spokesperson Tanuj Khatri said, “BJP should refrain from engaging in politics involving women. This is Jharkhand. We have been ensuring justice for women and in this case, too, we won’t let the culprits roam free.”

Slamming the state government for failing to ensure justice for women, BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo said, “The real accused are still on the run. In the last three years, Jharkhand has reported more than 5,000 rapes and has almost become the rape state of India.”

The BJP also expressed shock over the fact that the incident took place near the airport, which is a highly-secured area.

Meanwhile, Congress’s Alok Dubey and Geeta Koda condemned the incident and sought the case to be moved to a fast-track court.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER BEATEN UP, GANG-RAPED IN JHARKHAND’S CHAIBASA

A 26-year-old software engineer and her friend were bashed up by around 10 men when they were out on a bike ride near the airport in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa. The group of men then forcibly took her to a nearby deserted area and took turns raping her. The woman is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital and police have recorded her statement.

Police have booked 10 men from a nearby village based on suspicion and are investigating the case.