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This is an archive article published on October 18, 2008
German rape case: Cops defer minister146;s son arrest
Investigation into the alleged rape of a minor German, a case in which Goa Education Minister's son Rohit has been named accused, has hit a roadblock with the girl yet to depose before the police or undergo medical examination.
Investigation into the alleged rape of a minor German, a case in which Goa Education Minister8217;s son Rohit has been named accused, has hit a roadblock with the girl yet to depose before the police or undergo medical examination.
8220;We have deferred Rohit8217;s arrest till we get the statement from the girl or we get her medically examined,8221; Superintendent of Police North Bosco George said.
A few day ago, Minister Atanasio Monserratte8217;s 21-year-old son was booked on charges of rape, outraging the modesty and sending lewd text messages to the 14-year-old girl. The girl8217;s mother, a researcher, had lodged a police complaint on October two at Calangute police station.
The police action had triggered a political row with some Ministers and legislators questioning police8217;s wisdom to charge Rohit 8216;without valid evidence8217; and even demanding the change in leadership in the Congress-led Government.
All India Congress Committee general secretary B Hariprasad, who flew down here to resolve the row, was briefed by the rebel group on how the police had not followed proper procedure before booking the Minister8217;s son.
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