Uttar Pradesh: 100-year-old woman raped by drunken youth, dies

A 100-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a drunken youth in Jaani village of Meerut district. The old woman succumbed to her injuries during her treatment on Monday.

The centenarian was unwell and was living with her brother, when the accused, Ankit Punia (25), who was drunk, allegedly barged into the house and attacked the hapless woman. He was trying to escape when her cries were heard by her brother and neighbours who overpowered Punia and handed him over to police.

The victim was immediately shifted to a local hospital where she died while undergoing treatment. Her body was later sent for post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, Punia claimed he was innocent and had not committed any crime.

The Police, who are investigating the case said that "relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) would be added in the case against the accused youngster after the reception of the autopsy report." The probe into the incident has been handed over to a senior official of Meerut police.

The agitated and shocked villagers demanded the strictest punishment for the perpetrator.

OneIndia News (with agency inputs)