KTR promises support to 6-year-old rape victim

IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao met the family members of a six-year-old tribal girl who was undergoing treatment following a sexual assault on her, at Niloufer Hospital here on Wednesday.

During his visit, Rama Rao expressed grief over the incident and assured that stringent action will be taken against the culprits. He promised all possible support to the family and further stated that the best treatment would be provided to the girl. Doctors informed that the victim was out of danger, but was undergoing both medical treatment as well as psychological



counselling.

The tribal girl who was allegedly raped on October 27, was first admitted to a local government hospital. She was later shifted to Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad. She was allegedly sexually assaulted by Radharapu Shankar (40), mandal president of Rythu Bandhu Samithi in Rajanna-Sircilla district, about a week ago. He has been already arrested by the police and further investigation is on. Cases have been registered against him under POCSO Act and SC and ST Attrocities Act, along with other relevant sections of IPC.