Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 3 (ANI): Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth assured that a time-bound investigation would be conducted in the Nainital rape case and that the accused would face stringent punishment.

The state's top cop also assured that law and order in Nainital was under control, with additional police deployed at sensitive locations.

Speaking to ANI, DGP Seth said, 'On 30th April, an incident of rape with a minor girl in Nainital came to light. Immediately, an FIR was registered in the matter. The accused had been arrested and sent to jail. Police have taken all measures to protect the victim and her family. We will ensure that the investigation is conducted in a time-bound manner and the accused gets a stringent punishment.'

Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the family of the rape victim from Nainital on Friday and assured them of his full support.

'In view of the seriousness of the Nainital rape case, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has spoken to the victim's family over the phone and consoled them deeply. The Chief Minister assured all possible help to the affected family and said that the state government stands firmly with the victim and her family,' as per an Uttarakhand CMO release.

Chief Minister Dhami also vowed that the culprits would face the strictest punishment

'The Chief Minister said that the culprits will not be spared under any circumstances and they will be given the strictest punishment. He talked about ensuring a quick investigation and speedy justice in the case. He said that the state government will impose strict punishment on the criminal who committed this inhuman act. We all stand with the victim with full sympathy,' the release read.

On Thursday, National Commission for Women condemned the horrific crime reported from Nainital involving the alleged rape of the girl.

'The National Commission for Women strongly condemns the horrific crime reported from Nainital involving the rape of a Class 7 girl. NCW has taken cognizance and Hon'ble Chairperson has sent a letter to the DGP of Uttarakhand to ensure swift action, victim support, and a time-bound, fair investigation,' NCW posted on X.

Tension gripped the city after a girl was allegedly raped in Uttarakhand's Nainital. Senior Superintendent of Police Prahlad Narayan Meena on Thursday said that the accused was arrested and the situation is under control. (ANI)