In Agra, Uttar Pradesh, a weird type of justice was delivered by an area panchayat for a minor’s rape case. The accused was punished with 5 slaps and a positive of Rs 15,000. This unconventional verdict was pronounced by a Maulana throughout the panchayat assembly. A lady from the sufferer’s aspect administered the 5 slaps to the accused, and a video of the incident has gone viral.
The police have acknowledged that they’ll file a case upon receiving a criticism. In line with a police officer, the sufferer’s household had initially reported the minor’s disappearance and accused a neighborhood boy of involvement. Nonetheless, the criticism was later withdrawn. The police are presently investigating the viral video.
Minor Goes Lacking from House
The incident occurred within the Shahganj space of Agra. A minor lady had gone lacking from her house, prompting her household to tell the police. They accused an area youth of abducting her. The police started their investigation and seek for the lady. Subsequently, the household and neighborhood members determined to search out the lady themselves, resulting in the withdrawal of the police criticism.
Maulana Delivers Verdict in Panchayat
The lady was finally discovered, and a panchayat was convened at an area home to handle the matter. A Maulana presided over the assembly, listening to each the accused and the sufferer’s household. Through the panchayat, the sufferer alleged that the accused had lured her away, drugged her, and raped her.
Accused Receives Punishment
After listening to either side, the Maulana delivered his verdict. He sentenced the accused to 5 slaps and imposed a positive of Rs 15,000. A lady from the sufferer’s household carried out the slaps in entrance of the assembled panchayat. This incident, together with the slapping, was captured on video and has since gone viral. An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) acknowledged that authorized motion shall be taken if a proper criticism is lodged.
