SI in Rampur threatens Pocso case victim to compromise, suspended

A police sub-inspector in Rampur district has been suspended for allegedly pressuring a 15-year-old girl to settle a sexual assault case outside of court. The sub-inspector visited the girl’s house and threatened her, telling her to compromise or go to jail. The girl’s family filed a complaint, and an investigation found the allegations to be true. The sub-inspector has been suspended and a departmental inquiry will be conducted. The incident has sparked protests by students and activists.