Swati Maliwal, the head of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), took a determined stance as she staged a dharna at a local hospital, demanding access to a minor survivor who reportedly endured months of sexual assault at the hands of a senior Delhi government official. The grievous incident has resulted in the survivor’s pregnancy, raising concerns about her welfare and treatment.
Earlier this week, the Delhi Police made arrests in connection with the disturbing case of sexual assault against the minor. I am here since morning but till now Delhi police have not allowed me to meet the survivor and her family. NCPCR was allowed but DCW is not being allowed. I will not go until they allow me to meet the survivor. I want to know whether she is getting all possible help or not, whether she is getting proper treatment or not,” emphasized Swati Maliwal, the dedicated chief of DCW.
The apprehended individuals have been identified as Premoday Khakha (51) and Seema Rani (50).
Providing insight into the arrest, DCP (North) Sagar Singh Kalsi stated, “In the case of sexual assault with a minor, we have arrested two persons. One of them is Premoday Khakha, 51 years old, is a Deputy Director in the Department of Women and Child Development of GNCT and the second accused is his wife, Seema Rani, 50 years old”.
The police report reveals that following the passing of the minor’s father—an employee of the Delhi government—the survivor resided with the accused in Burari between October 2020 and February 2021. Taking swift action, the Delhi Government suspended the official implicated in the rape of the minor survivor.
An official statement issued by the Delhi Government stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (1) of Rule 10 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, Premoday Khakha, Assistant Director is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect,”.
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