Minor girl gets bravery award
Aizawl, Nov 30 (UNI) A minor girl from Kawrtethawveng village in Mizoram will be posthumously awarded the prestigious Geeta Chopra Award 2007, a national bravery award for children between 6 and 18 years of age.
Lalrempuii had died while trying to defend herself from her rapist on September 14 last year.
Sources said the rapist was still roaming scot-free.
Her parents will receive the award from President Pratibha Patil on January 26 on the occasion of Republic Day in New Delhi.
UNI
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Story first published: Friday, November 30, 2007, 18:08 [IST]