Just hours ago, we shared the harrowing story of Abha, a victim of gang rape, and her sister-in-law Swati's tragic end. Fed up with the apathetic response from the police, both women took their own lives. However, before her suicide, Abha sought justice from 'Aaj Tak'. Now, as a result of that very effort, the arrogant DSP and his reader have been charged with negligence, failure to act promptly, and inciting the victim to commit suicide.
Abha sought help from 'Aaj Tak'
A helpless husband and a desperate brother whose cries went unheard. No one listened when his wife Swati took her life, nor when his sister did. Before taking her life, Abha had called 'Aaj Tak' to her home to make her final plea. At that time, we had no idea that, just a few hours after speaking her truth to 'Aaj Tak', Abha would embrace death. If only she had waited a few more hours, perhaps she would have witnessed justice while still alive. But even after Abha's death, 'Aaj Tak' continued the fight for justice.
DSP placed on administrative leave, FIR registered
The result was that as soon as Abha's final plea aired on 'Aaj Tak', not only did the Sri Ganganagar police arrest the third accused within the next five hours, but FIRs were also registered against DSP Pratik Meel and his reader Ram Prakash of Suratgarh for abetting suicide. After the case was registered, Abha's brother thanked 'Aaj Tak' for its campaign.
Abha and Swati visited the DSP's office about the gang rape
Abha had visited the DSP's office multiple times, seeking justice for the gang rape against her and her sister-in-law. But the DSP was pressuring her to remove the name of one of the accused—a relative of Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Sumit Godara—from the case. Not only did the DSP display gross negligence in conducting the necessary medical examination of Abha, but he also attempted to tamper with the case details.
Source: aajtak
Legal action against accused DSP and reader
Following Abha's death and the ensuing outcry, people from her village and beyond rallied, pushing for action against the police. Eventually, the police were forced to arrest not only the third perpetrator but also to place the involved DSP and his reader on administrative leave. This was thanks to the overwhelming public demand for justice following Abha's on-air testimony.
'Aaj Tak's campaign continues
Although Abha's brother admits that the fight for justice is not over and vows to continue until the guilty are punished, he has once again sought assistance from 'Aaj Tak'. The media outlet reaffirms its commitment to continue the campaign until the offending police officers are legally prosecuted and arrested.
Abha shared her ordeal with the media
This unfortunate tale commenced when three youths from a local bus route, where Swati used to travel, perpetrated the grotesque crime. Among those youths was a relative of a cabinet minister, leveraging that relationship to evade justice. The police, however, chose to shield this influential individual, leading to a dire miscarriage of justice.
Source: aajtak
The ongoing battle of blackmail
The trauma endured by Swati and Abha became an orchestrated cycle of blackmail. They were exploited continuously over months to protect their family's honor. The pressure became unbearable when the perpetrators threatened to involve Abha as well, leading to the tragic event on December 23, 2023, when both women were victimized simultaneously. This incident sparked a fire of retribution within them, culminating in a fight for justice that ultimately cost them their lives.
Source: aajtak
The relentless desire for justice from a Rajasthani minister's relative
Despite being mistreated by the system, Abha's desire for justice did not wane. She doggedly pursued legal action against her assailants, ultimately leading to two arrests. However, the battle against the most powerful perpetrator, the minister's relative, continued and intensified.
