SHO, six other cops suspended for negligence in Unnao case

Seven policemen, including an SHO, have been suspended for negligence in connection with the Unnao rape case.  Bihar Police Station SHO Ajay Tripathi, two Assistant Sub-Inspectors and four Constables were suspended on the orders of Unnao SSP Vikrant Vir on Sunday.

This comes hours after the mortal remains of the Unnao rape and murder victim were buried on the outskirts of Hindupur village on Sunday afternoon in the presence of thousands of mourners.

The victim had passed away on Friday night after suffering 90 percent burns. She was set ablaze by five men on Thursday while she was on her way to Rae Bareli for a hearing of the rape case she had filed against the same men.