Villagers persuade rape victim’s family to file complaint in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: Villagers in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh forced the parents of 14-year-old girl who was raped to file a police complaint against the accused.
The minor was allegedly raped on Saturday night by Bacchu Tiwari, 26, the son of the local landlord Vijay Tiwari.
Finding her alone in her home, Bacchu dragged the girl to a nearby room and raped her.The girl’s family and neighbours woke up to her screams and tried to break open the locked door. By the time they managed to get to her, Bacchu had fled.
According to a police officer, the Bacchu’s family initially tried to ‘settle’ the matter and offered money. “They tried to convince the girl’s step-father, who was also reluctant to register a case. When the villagers pressurized him, only then he filed a complaint,” the officer said.
The accused was arrested late on Sunday his relative’s place. Villagers staged a protest against the incident. Vijay Tiwari has appealed for strict action against his son. “Hang him,” he told the agitated villagers. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.