Tribune News Service

Jaipur, June 27

In Rajasthan’s Alwar district, in-laws of a 28-year-old Dalit woman allegedly inscribed “mera baap chor hai (my father is thief)” on her forehead as well as abusive words on her legs.

The woman alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her husband’s nephews after her marriage to Jagannath (32) in January 2015. The victim belongs to Langariavas village in Jaipur.

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Following a court order on “Istgasa” (complaint) moved by the victim against six persons, including her husband, the police at Langariavas village yesterday booked her in-laws for torture, rape and dowry. Abdul Vaheed, SHO, said they were being interrogated.

The victim’s medical examination at a government hospital revealed tattoo scars on her body.

Before moving the court, the victim and her parents had approached the caste panchayat for help, but to no avail.

The victim alleged that since her marriage, her husband and in-laws used to beat her up and demand dowry of Rs 51,000.

An FIR has been registered under sections of 498-A (Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act), 376 (punishment for rape) and 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust) of the IPC and an investigation in the case has been initiated, he said.

Maneka asks NCW to probe

Expressing shock over the incident, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi today asked the National Commission for Women (NCW) to probe the matter.

“I am deeply shocked and pained over this incident. Have asked NCW to look into this matter immediately,” the Minister tweeted.

NCW chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam separately said the body has taken suo motu cognisance and will conduct an inquiry. With PTI inputs