7 arrested in Noida gang rape

Noida, Jan 9: In the gang rape of Nodia MBA student case, Uttar Pradesh police have arrested one more person on Jan 8. Till now police have nabbed seven persons under stringent Gangster Act. Police said Anil Yadav was arrested from Sadarpur area near Sector 44 late in the evening on Jan 8.

Police have already formed several teams to nab the three youths in connection with the gang rape case. The incident came as shocking when the 24-year-old victim was gang raped while she was returning home with her friend in their car after shopping at a mall in Sector 39 here on Jan 6.

Little Yadav, who was arrested on Wednesday on Jan 7, was remanded to 14 days of judicial custody. DNA tests of vaginal swab may be conducted. A Forensic Science Laboratory team from Agra are assisiting the police for the speedy investigation.

Noida bandh has been called by Samajwadi Party on Jan10. Police have announced to reward those who help them in arresting the remaining accused. "We have charged the six accused under Gangsters Act. We are also planning to announce a reward for those who help sleuths in nabbing the remaining accused,"

SSP Naveen Arora said. Asked whether Noida is planning to impose NSA on the youths, SP (Noida City) Ashok Tripati said there were no such plans. There have been reports that the youths will be booked under the provisions of NSA in this case.

OneIndia News (With inputs from Agencies)