Unnao rape victim had to walk for a kilometre looking for help after she was set ablaze

LUCKNOW: As per sources, on Thursday, a rape victim from Unnao who was burnt by five men had walked for over one kilometre after the crime had been committed, and seeking help from people.

The Villagers of Sindupur, had told the media that she walked up to a person who was working outside a house and asked for his help. The PRV and ambulance arrived after the victim called police helpline 112all by herself and informed the police about the incident.

The victim in her statement to the magistrate had named five persons who had beaten her up and stabbed her before burning her alive.

The police had said, the victim was shifted to a government hospital which is located in Lucknow and is currently in a critical condition. However, the doctors have said that, the victim was admitted with 90 percent burns. Out of the five persons who were named by the victim, two have been arrested.

In the month of March the woman was raped and the accused were later granted bail, said the police. When she was attacked early Thursday, the woman was on her way for a hearing regarding the rape case at a court in Rae Bareli.

The woman had registered a complaint in the month of March against two men accused of raping her and filming the act.

The Uttar Pradesh government was struck by Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi after the incident that had occurred in Unnao. The claims of Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the law and order situation were also questioned.

Priyanka Gandhi in a tweet had said, "Yesterday the home minister of the country and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister clearly lied that law and order in Uttar Pradesh has become better. Seeing such incidents everyday angers the mind. BJP leaders should now come out of false propaganda."

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath taking note of the incident had asked the state administration officials to visit the spot and submit a report by Thursday evening. He also asked the police to ensure strict action against the guilty and ensure their conviction in court, officials said.

"The CM has directed the divisional commissioner and IG, Lucknow zone, to visit the spot and submit a report to him by the evening," said Additional Chief Secretary, Information and Home Department, Awanish Awasthi.