This Article is From Sep 27, 2011

Rape victim asked to prepare for school exam from home

Khunti (Jharkhand): A school girl, who had accused four persons of raping her at Torpa in the Khunti district, has allegedly been asked by the school management to stay at home till further orders and prepare for examinations.

"As per our information, the school management has asked the ninth class student to prepare for her future examinations staying at home till further directive, Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Shankar told reporters here on Monday.

She had already registered herself at the school to attend tenth class, he said, adding it was not clear whether the school decision was taken in the wake of the incident.

The family of the girl had on Friday lodged an FIR against four persons accusing them of gang rape.

The girl went to the Circle Office for some work when she met one Chhotu Sahu, who took her to a spot and allegedly raped her along with three of his friends on Thursday, the police said.
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