Unnao rape victim's death 'extremely sad', case will be fast tracked: Adityanath

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Dec 07 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday termed the death of Unnao gangrape victim "extremely sad" and conveyed his condolences to the aggrieved family.

"All the accused persons have been arrested. The case will be taken to a fast-track court, and punishment will be given," he said in a statement issued here.

The rape victim, airlifted to the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi after she was set ablaze allegedly by five persons, died on Friday night.

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First Published: Dec 07 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

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