New Delhi: The Delhi Commission for Women Chief Swati Maliwal has written a letter to the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over the incident of rape of a 12-year-old girl in Ujjain.
Maliwal has requested for immediate access for the survivor to medical, psychological, and rehabilitative care to aid her recovery, and a financial assistance of at least Rs 50 lakh to the survivor’s family for recovery and rehabilitation.
In her letter, the DCW Chairperson said that the survivor child was forced to travel door-to-door on foot for 2.5 hours covering 8 kms, seeking help.
“However, no one helped her and she was found bleeding in a semi-naked condition. The girl was admitted to a hospital where she spent several days in recovery. Thereafter, an FIR was registered in the matter and the accused was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police,” she said.
She said that it was reported in media that Madhya Pradesh government had announced assistance to the girl including financial help. However, reportedly, the same has not been furnished by the Government till date.
“A meager Rs 1500/- has been given to the family by a local leader, which is insufficient for the kind of recovery needed for the survivor,” said Maliwal.
The victim was raped by a 24-year-old auto driver in Ujjain.
(IANS)
