Orphanage rape in Ameenpur: Four girls corroborate victim’s statement

HYDERABAD: About two months after three people were arrested for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old, living at an orphanage in Ameenpur, four children from the same shelter home have confirmed that they saw one of the offenders, Venugopal Reddy, visit the place several times.
The four girls recorded their statements before a magistrate recently. “The four witnesses’ statements are corroborating the victim’s statement.This is a major breakthrough in the case,” said D Divya, commissioner of Women and Child Welfare Department.
Before she died on August 12, the victim had said that she was sent into a room in the hostel multiple times. In her statement she also stated that after having the juice offered by Venugopal, she would feel dizzy and sleep. Later her friends would come to wake her up and help her wear her clothes.
“The preliminary forensic report and post mortem examination report suggested the girl was sexually assaulted. We want the case to be water tight,” said the commissioner adding that the high-power committee — appointed to look into the case — has also submitted a preliminary report.
“We are expecting the charge sheet will be filed before 90 days and the high power committee will submit their final report soon,” added the officer.