Razia Sultana begins fast-unto-death in Guntur demanding jus

Guntur, Aug 14 :

 The victim Razia Sultana, who was cheated by Ponnur SI promising her on the pretext of love, on Friday launched fast-unto-death agitation in front of Guntur Superintendent of Police’s office demanding justice for her.

Talking to media persons here, Razia said that she would continue the fast-unto-death till justice done to her.

Razia’s main demand is suspended Ponnur Sub-Inspector of Police (of Guntur district) Ranganath Goud should marry her.

“Till Ranganath Goud marries me, I will continue the fast-unto-death in front of the Superintendent of Police’s office,” she told TNN here on Friday.

Earlier, Razia Sultana gave a representation to Additional SP (Administration) A V Ranganath alleging that the suspended Ponnur Sub-Inspector of Police (of Guntur district) Ranganath Goud, cheated her on the pretext of love and even entered into a physical relationship with her. But, the SI refused to marry me and got engaged to another girl last month, it was reported.

However, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday restrained the police not to arrest the suspended SI Ranganath Goud till Aug 17.

Speaking to the newsmen here on Friday, the Guntur IGP Kishore Kumar said based on the statement given by Razia, the police registered a case under Sections 376 (Sexual Assault), 417 (Cheating) and 506 of IPC (Criminal Intimidation) against the SI.

“Already departmental action has been initiated against the SI, and we recommended for criminal action against him as per law,” said the IG.