Jamshedpur/Ranchi: Nine more police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence in connection with the rape of a woman inside a police station in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, officers said on Monday.The latest action covers two sub-inspectors, four assistant sub-inspectors, two havildars and a constable. Five personnel, including the station’s officer in-charge, had earlier been suspended, according to officers. A new OC took over on Sunday.The woman had approached the police station late on Oct 29 after an alleged dispute with her husband. Police said she was provided a room to rest. She later accused a constable posted at the station of raping her. Police arrested the constable and formed an SIT headed by SDPO Anubhav Bhardwaj. An SI and a constable were arrested on Sunday based on the initial findings of the SIT probe.SP Manoj Swargiary visited the police station on Sunday, reviewed the investigation and met officers. He said the probe was being conducted impartially and thoroughly, with the collection of scientific and physical evidence the immediate priority. He warned of strict action against anyone found guilty or negligent.BJP workers protested outside the police station on Sunday, demanding a time-bound probe and adequate security for the survivor. Former Singhbhum MP Geeta Koda sought a speedy trial, while Jamshedpur East MLA Purnima Sahu wrote to the National Commission for Women seeking intervention.BJP members also held protests in Ranchi, accusing the state govt of failing to maintain law and order. Koderma BJP MLA Neera Yadav said women were safe neither at home nor at police stations. Congress accused the BJP of politicising the case, saying the administration had acted against the personnel concerned and ordered an SIT probe.
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