Authorities in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan district suspended fifteen police officers following allegations of rape inside a local police station.
Investigators also arrested three police personnel in connection with the crime.
The incident occurred inside the Gamharia police station.
The victim filed a formal written complaint detailing the assault on October 31.
District authorities immediately formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the case.
Seraikela Sub-Divisional Police Officer Anubhav Bhardwaj led the investigative team.
Officers arrested wireless operator Neeraj Lakra during the initial phase of the probe.
The court remanded Lakra to judicial custody shortly after his arrest.
Police subsequently arrested Sub-Inspector Manoj Kumar Sahu and Constable Santosh Kumar Rai.
Both officers served at the Gamharia police station alongside Lakra.
The court remanded all three accused officers to judicial custody.
Superintendent of Police Manoj Swargiary visited the site to evaluate investigative findings.
SDPO Bhardwaj confirmed that officers followed all required legal procedures step-by-step.
He stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
The alleged assault triggered widespread public outrage across the state.
Members of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha staged fierce protests outside the police station.
JLKM Central Vice President Prem Mardi demanded immediate justice for the victim.
Protesters questioned the severe lack of security measures inside the station.
Mardi highlighted the absence of female police officers on duty.
He also criticized inadequate closed-circuit television coverage across the station premises.
Mardi directly challenged the Jharkhand government regarding women’s safety in the state.
He expressed grave concern over safety under the current police leadership.
Demonstrators vowed continuous support for the victim throughout the legal process.
The Special Investigation Team continues to gather evidence to complete the probe.
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