Adding to the complexity of the situation, Khakha's wife, Seema Rani, stands accused of an equally unsettling role.
The Delhi Police is gearing up to meticulously gather the narratives of key individuals involved in the intricate web of events surrounding the disturbing alleged rape of a minor girl, purportedly carried out by a high-ranking municipal official. This unfolding investigation took a grave turn as officials revealed their intention to meticulously record statements from approximately eight to ten individuals closely linked to the incident.
The focal point of the investigation, Premoday Khakha, who found himself suspended from his position within the Delhi government, is accused of a series of reprehensible actions. Between the months of November 2020 and January 2021, Khakha is alleged to have subjected a minor girl to repeated acts of sexual assault, ultimately leading to her impregnation.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, Khakha's wife, Seema Rani, stands accused of an equally unsettling role. Reportedly, Rani provided the minor girl with medications aimed at terminating her pregnancy. This disturbing collaboration comes to light as the couple, parents of two children themselves, faces the weight of the law and public scrutiny.
The narrative unveils a heartbreaking connection between the minor girl and the accused officials. After the untimely demise of her father in October 2020, the girl sought refuge in the accused's residence—a family friend's home. However, what should have been a haven turned into a nightmare as allegations indicate that the girl endured a prolonged period of abuse and manipulation.
When the survivor bravely shared her traumatic experience with Rani, the response she received was far from supportive. Shockingly, Rani allegedly shifted blame onto the survivor and stands accused of perpetrating emotional and physical abuse. The survivor's police complaint details not only the heinous acts committed against her but also the additional cruelty she faced from Rani's hand for academic shortcomings.
The harrowing account further discloses that the survivor, bearing the weight of her ordeal, chose to conceal her suffering from her mother, convinced she would not be believed. It wasn't until 2021 that the girl returned home, putting physical distance between herself and her tormentors.
Despite the survivor's attempts to escape her ordeal, the accused's alleged misconduct continued to haunt her. Incidents of inappropriate touching were reported to have occurred during encounters at a church. This chilling detail prompted the investigators to extend their reach, with plans to examine the church's role in the unfolding drama.
Legal proceedings have also taken a significant step forward as Khakha and Rani face extended periods of judicial custody, a total of 14 days each. This development followed the victim's courageous act of sharing her account before a magistrate at a city hospital, an action that paved the way for the wheels of justice to turn.