VS welcomes SC verdict over Suryanelli rape Case

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Opposition leader V S Achuthanandan Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on Suryanelli rape case. The Supreme Court today quashed the Kerala High Court order acquitting 35 men allegedly involved in the rape of a 16-year old girl from Suryanelli in Idukki. Addressing a press conference here, VS alleged that the state government was trying to sabotage the case at various levels as a top Congress leader was involved in the rape. The SC said the High Court did not consider evidences properly while delivering the order. It also directed the HC to rejudge the case within six months. The minor girl was abducted and raped by 42 men over 40 days.