Cops issue warrant against sub-inspector for Rape

S.N. Roy

Shillong, Apr 21 : Meghalaya police today issued a non-bailable warrant against an absconding sub-inspector who was allegedly involved in raping a minor at a city hotel on March 17.

S.N. Roy, a sub-inspector of the Rynjah police station here, was alleged to have been involved in abetting and raping a 13-year-old in a city hotel. Roy has now been placed under suspension.

The minor, a Class VIII student of a city school, was gangraped at the hotel, besides being raped successively by another three boys. A girl was alleged to have abetted the act.

Those arrested so far include Bobby Jyrwa Nongsiej, Johny Kshiar, Brando Nongrum and Angel Dulian.

Briefing reporters here, superintendent of police (city) M. Kharkrang said the non-bailable warrant was issued against Roy after investigations revealed that the sub-inspector was also involved in the crime.

Roy, who had taken unauthorised leave from April 13, is now absconding, Kharkrang said, while appealing to people to help the police find the sub-inspector.

According to Kharkrang, the police have conducted raids in several places in a bid to apprehend Roy but he has gone into hiding ever since his name began to surface in relation to the crime.

Kharkrang said the crime was initially registered as an abduction case, but following investigations, it was realised that the minor was raped. “The action against Roy was taken after the victim gave a statement in court,” Kharkrang said.

“However, action against Roy was delayed as we needed evidence,” he said, while adding that the police “will not condone anyone who is involved in illegal activities”.

“Roy has been booked under Sections 365/366-A/376/119/120-B of the Indian Penal Code,” Kharkrang added.

Replying to a query, Kharkrang said the police would crack the whip on hotels that encourage criminal acts based on specific inputs.