CBI registers case against Hathras rape accused, starts probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday (October 11) registered a case in the Hathras gang-rape incident and began investigation. The move of CBI comes a day after the Centre handed over the case to CBI.
The agency registered an FIR under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections related to gangrape and murder, said officials.
CBI Spokesperson RK Gaur said, "The complainant had alleged that on 14.09.2020, the accused tried to strangulate his sister in the millet field. The case has been registered by CBI on the request of Uttar Pradesh Government and further Notification from Government of India"
The case was earlier registered at Chandpa Police Station, in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, on the basis of a complaint filed by the victim's brother.