Delhi CM Kejriwal orders magisterial probe into rape, murder of 9-yr-old

By: TP News Date: 8/4/2021 2:23:31 PM

New Delhi :

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal ordered a magisterial enquiry on Wednesday into the alleged rape and murder of a 9-year-old Dalit girl at a crematorium near Delhi cantonment.

He also announced ex-gratia financial assistance of ?10 lakh for the girl’s family and assured them that the Delhi government would appoint the best lawyers in the case.

“I met the family of the girl today [Wednesday] and shared their grief. We shall give ex-gratia financial help of ?10 lakh to the family, there will be a magisterial probe, and we shall appoint renowned lawyers to ensure that the culprits are punished. The central government should take adequate steps to strengthen the law and order system in Delhi. We assure them of full cooperation,” said Kejriwal in a tweet on Wednesday.