Six people have been arrested for raping a 21-year-old woman near Isserwal village in Ludhiana, Punjab last week. The woman was allegedly dragged out of the car she was travelling in with a friend, by men on bikes and raped.
Police said that the accused had stopped the two, took a mobile phone from them and called up a person and asked for Rs. 1 lakh. The person then informed the police but it was too late before they could reach the spot. A complaint was filed the next day and six of the accused were arrested. One of the accused is a teenager.
Inspector General of Police (Ropar Range) will supervise the investigation into the case and it will be completed within two months, said Punjab Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta during a press conference.
Directions have been given to the police by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to complete the investigation as soon as possible and to ensure strict punishment for the accused. Police has said that the Chief Minister may soon meet the Chief Justice of India and request him to ensure speedy trial in rape cases.
Meanwhile, police have suspended a cop for not taking prompt action after receiving the woman's complaint. Police have also said besides installing CCTV cameras, they will revive their helpline, deploy PCR vans and rural rapid response teams in the city .