German girl rape: Mother consents for medical probe

Police had decided to review the case as girl’s statement was not forthcoming and she was also reluctant to get herself medically examined despite persistent efforts by NGO and psychiatrists.

“The letter written to SP clearly states that the mother has no objection for the medical examination. She has also said that since the offences are grave, the police investigation should be expedited in the case,” Rodrigues said.

The state police has booked Rohit, 21, of raping, outraging modesty, abetting the crime and sending lewd messages to 14-year-old German girl. The complaint was registered on October 2 and two days later mother’s statement was recorded.

“Even seven days after the statement, the girl was unwilling to come forward. This is posing difficulties in proceeding with the case,” Superintendent of Police (North) Bosco George who is spearheading the investigations, had said earlier.

The police would have had to drop some sections against Rohit, as they could not be proved sans medical examination.

Meanwhile, Goa’s public works department minister Churchill Alemao today addressed a press conference accusing state police of unnecessarily harassing Rohit.