Girl's family in Shahjahanpur gets security

LUCKNOW: Father of the minor girl who has accused godman Asaram Bapu of rape sat on fast unto death in Shahajahanpur on Saturday, while the Uttar Pradesh Police upgraded security cover provided to the family. The girl and her family are staying at their native place in Azeezganj locality of Shahajahanpur.
When her father sat on fast demanding immediate arrest of Asaram, he was joined by representatives of a number of women self help groups and also the local bar council.The father appeared pleased with the support he was getting but said he would continue to struggle even if he was left alone till the time Asaram was arrested.
Shahjahanpur district police chief superintendent of police (SP) Saiyyad Wasim Ahmed confirmed the security of the family had been upgraded. and an extensive blanket of police in mufti had been deployed at the victim's house to keep close watch on all those visiting the family including their social acquaintances and even close relatives. "We are also looking into the activities of some local residents closely after the conduct of one of them was found suspicious," said Ahmed.