Daijiworld Media Network – Shivamogga (RJP)
Shivamogga, Nov 3: Police sources have revealed that high school student Nandita, who died on October 31 in Manipal hospital, was not raped.
The complaint lodged by the father also did not mention rape, but an attempt to murder.
But the question still remains as to the cause of Nandita's death. As per some sources, Nandita might have consumed poison which resulted in her death.
Now, as per sources, the deceased, an 8th standard student went with a boy whom she knew very well in a car, and was not abducted by unknown persons as claimed earlier. It is said that later she was spotted talking with the boy by some people and the parents upon knowing about it came and took her home. There is a possibility that as the parents told her not to see the particular boy again, the girl might have consumed poison out of depression or anger.
Meanwhile, Thirthahalli police have registered cases against three persons for various offenses including under POCSO Act. Three police teams are on the lookout for them. If some sources are to be believed, one person has been already taken into custody.
A peace meeting was held under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner of Shivamogga district. Holiday has been declared on November 3 for all schools and colleges in Thirthahalli. Section 144 has been imposed in the town till November 10.
The local MLA Kimmane Ratnakar who is also the state education minister has blamed anti-social elements for creating unrest in the town by spreading rumours.