People protest against rape-murder of minor

Udaipur: A large number of people took out a protest march in Udaipur Wednesday against the alleged rape and killing of a nine-year-old tribal girl and demanded the death sentence for the culprits.

The tribal community members gathered at Mohta Park and marched towards the Udaipur Collectorate raising slogans. They demanded death sentence for the guilty, Rs 50 lakh compensation and a government job for a family member.

“Tribals from different parts have come together demanding justice for the victim. The accused should be given the death penalty. In the last two years, several such incidents have occurred with tribals so the state government should take notice of it,” Shambhu Lal Gameti, who was among the protesters, told reporters.

Udaipur SP Vikas Sharma said the accused has been arrested and a compensation has been given to the family as per the rules.