UP Shocker: 17-year-old NEET aspirant pushed before moving train by stalker, both legs, 1 hand amputated

Bareilly: A 17-year-old NEET aspirant is battling for her life after losing her legs and a hand when two men who had been stalking her for two months pushed her before a train in Bareilly when she tried to stop them from sexually harassing her.

The girl also suffered multiple fractures in the incident in the CB Ganj area of Bareilly City on Tuesday, they said. The incident occurred when she was returning from NEET coaching on Tuesday.

One of the two stalkers has been arrested in this connection, the district magistrate said. Four policemen have also been suspended for negligence.

An FIR was registered against the accused, under IPC sections 354 (attempting to outrage the modesty of a woman), 307 (attempt to murder), 504 (intentional insult), 342 (wrongful confinement) and 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons), along with the Pocso Act. He is currently in the police custody.

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The father of the intermediate student alleged that a youth and his companion used to harass his daughter when she went for NEET coaching in the evenings. The girl's parents had also complained to the family of the accused.

On Tuesday, the girl was found in a bloodied state with her legs and one hand amputated near the Khadau railway crossing. She was admitted to a private hospital, where she was operated on.

According to Superintendent of Police (City) Rahul Bhati, it cannot be said yet whether the student was thrown in front of the train or whether she was injured by some other means.

The girl was allegedly stopped by the youths when she was returning home from her tuition class and misbehaved with them. When she protested, they threw her in front of the train, the police said.

Bareilly District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar told reporters that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the matter and that assistance of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to the girl's family, reports PTI.

Considering the seriousness of her condition, she is being shifted to a higher medical centre. The government will bear the entire cost of her treatment, Kumar said.

Senior officials visited the girl in the hospital to inquire about her health.

Hospital Director Dr OP Bhaskar said the girl's legs were amputated below the knee. She also lost a hand in the incident. Her condition is worrying.

The CB Ganj police station inspector in charge, a sub-inspector, and two constables were suspended, and a departmental inquiry was ordered by Senior Superintendent of Police Chandrabhan. Bhati has been directed to probe the case, a senior official said.

The girl's father alleged that he had complained to the police about the matter, but they did not even visit their village to investigate.

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