Family of a 16-year-old domestic help, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a house where she worked in Sector-8 area here, today alleged that she was raped and murdered by her employers.
According to a complaint filed by the victim's father yesterday, the girl was allegedly raped by Sanjay Gupta, the owner of the house, who killed her with his wife Manju's help.
Refuting the allegations, Manju claimed the victim finished her work in the afternoon as usual and went to the top floor. However, when she didn't return after a long time, she went to check only to find her hanging from the ceiling.
The victim's family has also accused the police of not filing their complaint and held a protest at B K chowk demanding immediate action against the couple.
Sector 7 police lodged a case against unidentified persons under section 302 and 34 of IPC and section 4 of POCSO yesterday.
The police have started investigations in the case, said Investigating Officer ASI Sunil.
The post-mortem confirmed death by hanging. However, more details would be known after the medical report is received, said Deputy CMO Dr Virendra Yadav.
