CRPF jawans molest school girls in Chhattisgarh

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ANI Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India]
Last Updated : Aug 08 2017 | 7:22 PM IST

Few Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers have been blamed for allegedly molesting school girls in Palnar.

This incident took place in Dantewada during Raksha Bandhan function. When the programme concluded , few school girls were allegedly molested in toilet of an ashram in Palnar, 25 km away from the district headquarters of Dantewada.

FIR in this case has been registered by Chhattisgarh Police today and investigation is underway. The CRPF has also been investigating the matter.

Sundarraj P , Deputy Inspector General of Police, Baster, told ANI that the accused CRPF jawans are being interrogated.

"Strong action will be taken against those who will be found guilty, further investigation is underway." said Sundarraj.

Healso said the issue is serious and guilty will be punished.

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First Published: Aug 08 2017 | 7:22 PM IST

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