Andhra Pradesh Mahila Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma has directed the Konaseema district police to act tough against the accused in the case pertaining to the gang-rape of a minor girl at Chirra Yanam village.
Though the incident had happened about a week ago, it came to light only on February 17 (Friday) after the victim’s family members approached the police.
The district police registered cases against five persons allegedly involved in the heinous crime reported in Katrenikona mandal.
Meanwhile, in a statement, the Mahila Commission said that Ms. Padma had spoken to Superintendent of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy and enquired about the incident. Mr. Reddy told her that the accused had been taken into custody and case registered against them under the POCSO Act.
Ms. Padma directed Mahil Commission member K. Jayasri Reddy and the Women Development and Child Welfare Department officers to provide medical aid and support to the victim.
“The Mahila Commission will ensure that the accused are punished severely,” Ms. Padma said.
