PM Modi has directed strictest action against Hathras culprits: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that strictest action should be taken against the culprits involved in Hathras gang-rape incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji spoke to me over Hathras incident and he said that strictest action be taken against the culprits,” Yogi Adityanath tweeted. Earlier a three-member Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the matter.
The SIT comprises Chairman Secretary Home Bhagwan Swaroop and Chandraprakash, Deputy Inspector General of Police and Poonam, Commander in chief, Provincial Armed Constabulary.
Also, Yogi Adityanath gave clear instructions to prosecute and effectively advocate in fast track court against the accused persons.
Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced that kin of Hathras gangrape victim will be given Rs 25 lakh as ex-gratia and a house, and a government job will be given to a member of the family.
The government has formed a three-member SIT to probe the case and said the matter will be heard in the fast track court. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi
The SIT comprises Home Secretary Bhagwan Swaroop and two other officials.
The 19-year-old victim died in Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday. She was brought to the Hospital on Monday from Aligarh Muslim University Medical College.
Last rites of Hathras gang-rape victim was performed at her native place in the wee hours of Wednesday. All the four accused involved in the incident have been arrested.

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