Mamata promises swift action against gang rape of nun

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Mar 14 2015 | 3:22 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today described the alleged gang rape of a nun in a Nadia convent earlier today as "horrific", promising a CID inquiry into the incident.
"We strongly condemn the incident that took place at the Ranaghat Convent," she said.
"We have ordered a CID probe. The agency will be examining all aspects of this horrific crime. Swift, strongest action to be taken against the culprits", the Chief Minister added.
Reports said the a gang of dacoits broke into the convent at Gangapur under Ranaghat sub-division in Nadia district around 12:30 am and raped the 71-year old nun after gagging her. They later decamped with cash worth Rs 12 lakh.
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First Published: Mar 14 2015 | 3:22 PM IST

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