Meanwhile, the medical examination of the complainant has confirmed rape. The girls were also presented before the Judicial

Magistrate for recoding of statements.

Meanwhile, frantic efforts are being made by the local BJP leadership to salvage the accused. Sources said the police were under pressure to withdraw the following the intervention of the BJP leaders.

The three accused, Vikram, alias Vicky, son of BJP leader Ram Sharan Pal, Rachhpal, alias Sonu, and Goldi, were caught by the public when they were assaulting the sisters, one minor and the other a widow. The case was registered under sections 376 and 120-B of the IPC on the complaint of the victims.

“We are doing our duty and justice will be done,” said SHO Balkar Singh.