Sony didn't seek our consent for 'Crime Patrol' on gang-rape: family

UP government to aid education of victim's brothers

The family of the December 16 Delhi gang-rape victim has alleged that Sony TV did not take their permission to air its special Crime Patrol show on the incident.

"No one either from the channel nor the producers had approached us to take our permission," they added.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry had yesterday asked Sony TV not to telecast the said  episode following which the channel backtracked.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh (UP) chief minister (CM) Akhilesh Yadav has announced that his government will bear all educational expenses of the two brothers of the victim.

The decision was taken after Chief Minister (CM) Akhilesh Yadav visited the girl's native Medawar Kala village yesterday, district magistrate A B Chandramauli said.

The CM gave a cheque of Rs 20 lakh to the girl's parents and assured them all possible help from his government.

He also asked the district authorities to ensure development of the village singled out for the 'Lohia Samagra Gram Yojna', the DM added.

Yadav also announced construction of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in the village.

Local MP Neeraj Shekhar said a road would be constructed linking the Ballia-Buxar national highway.