New Delhi:
A top cop molesting a 14-year-old girl, the trauma driving her to commit suicide and the cop getting away with just 6 months in prison, and on top of that getting bail immediately, this verdict has shamed the nation.
(Read and Watch: Senior cop molested teen who killed herself)Ruchika Girhotra's story has led to public outcry. NDTV now has a copy of the affidavit signed by Ruchika, in which she clearly says she was shocked and nervous with the behaviour of Mr Rathore, the former DGP of Haryana.
(Watch: Ruchika's story on The Buck Stops Here)She was traumatised, confused and clueless about what to do after the incident and how she and her friend Aradhana were afraid of Mr Rathore because of his position.
(Watch: Justice for Ruchika: Friends seek public support |
Read: Her best friend's crusade for justice I Watch: NDTV speaks to Aradhana)The CBI says Rathore could not be charged for abetment to suicide, as it would have been extremely difficult to prove in court.
(Watch: How did such a police officer get promoted: Ambika Soni)In that statement to R R Singh, the then director General of Police Haryana, Ruchika writes: "When we reached the office, Mr Rathore was alone, standing outside. On seeing us he came into the office and also asked us to come inside. I requested him that he may listen outside the office but he kept on insisting and perforce we had to go inside."
"As soon as Reemu (Aradhana) left the place, Rathore caught hold of my hand. I tried to get rid of Mr. Rathore by pushing him away. I was shocked and became nervous with the behaviour of Mr. Rathore."
(Read: Age and lengthy trial helped Rathore) 'I tried to narrate the incidence as to how Mr. Rathore tried to molest me, but I broke down."
(Watch: Verdict is a national shame: Arun Jaitley)
"She(Aradhana) had also seen when Mr. Rathore was misbehaving with me. I was so nervous and afraid that I asked Reemu (Aradhana) as to what we should do now? Shall I inform my father about this incidence? Ultimately we decided Mr Rathore is IG Police and we were afraid of him as he may involve or harass us or our parents. Therefore we decided not to inform our parents or anybody else about this incidence".
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