Police Deploy Scientific Investigation Team, Including Polygraph Experts, in Inisa Wick Rape-Murder Case
Surkhet. Police have initiated a scientific investigation into the case involving 16-year-old Inisa Wick, who was allegedly raped and murdered. A team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), along with polygraph experts, are actively involved in the investigation.
According to Superintendent of Police Sudhir Raj Shahi of the District Police Office Surkhet, these teams arrived in Surkhet on Thursday and have already commenced the investigation.
The expert team conducting the polygraph test, which arrived from Nepalgunj, will examine the statements of the accused to detect any falsehoods. An investigation officer from the District Police Office stated that the investigation was broadened from various angles after social media and public discourse fueled debate, even as the police investigation was nearing a conclusion.
The investigation officer said, 'The incident was of a serious nature. We are conducting all types of investigations because the families might not believe the findings,' adding, 'So that no questions arise later.'
Along with CIB and polygraph experts, another specialized team including CDR analysts from Nepalgunj has also been deployed for the investigation.
District Police Chief Shahi also mentioned that the assistance of additional experts was sought to ensure no aspect of the investigation is overlooked. Surkhet police claim to have completed the preliminary investigation. The postmortem report has been received.
Similarly, mobile phones and other items have been sent to forensic labs. Furthermore, samples have been sent to the Central Forensic Laboratory for toxicology reports and serological testing.
The investigation officer stated that the police will reach a conclusion after receiving and analyzing all these reports. A separate team has also been formed at the district level to work on the investigation.
The postmortem report conducted by the team of forensic expert Dr. Arbin Shakya from Bheri Hospital, Banke, at Provincial Hospital Surkhet, indicated that the death might have been caused by severe bleeding resulting from the tearing of the victim's sensitive organs during the alleged rape.
Investigation Conducted So Far
Although the postmortem report suggests this cause, it stated that confirmation would be possible after the viscera test. The report's interpretation mentioned injuries to the genital parts. The investigation officer who studied the report told Ratopati that excessive bleeding occurred due to injuries to the genitals, including the hymen and the uterus.
According to the report, police suspect that the 16-year-old accused had raped Inisa and established sexual relations. The teenager claimed Inisa was his girlfriend and that the sexual relations were consensual. He was arrested from the scene on Saturday.
'It appears that after the assault, Inisa died from excessive bleeding due to injuries to her genital parts,' the investigation officer quoted the report as saying.
Police investigation at the scene also showed no injuries on other parts of Inisa's body, but some areas were soaked with blood from the genital area. There were also bloodstains on the ground.
The investigating officer stated, 'The scene is a somewhat flat area, a bag is kept slightly to the right, and the boy had placed the girl's socks and shoes aside,' adding, 'And there is blood on the ground there. The boy's bag and other belongings were kept nearby.'
According to him, after the alleged rape, excessive bleeding occurred, and the boy appeared panicked after the girl lost consciousness and he saw the blood. He then dragged Inisa about two and a half meters away and placed her on flat ground.
He further stated, 'It appears that branches and twigs scratched her while dragging, and she was also turned over. After that, he laid her there and went to inform others.'
According to the police, besides the genital bleeding, Inisa's back had some scratches, likely from dragging against bushes and vegetation. 'There are no other injuries on the body besides that,' he said.
The main accused, a teenager, stated in his testimony that he called the other three arrested individuals to take her to the hospital. However, the family and other rights activists are demanding a fair investigation, alleging gang rape.
What the Investigation Shows So Far
Inisa, 16, originally from Gurbhakot Municipality-6 Badakhola, was living with her family in Birendranagar Municipality-1.
She left home on Saturday morning around 6 AM saying she was going to tuition, but she was found unconscious around 9 AM in Janajagaran Community Forest, north of Birendranagar Municipality-4.
When police took her to the Provincial Hospital, doctors declared her dead.
Inisa's family and relatives have demanded justice, alleging mass murder. Based on their complaint, the police arrested three other minors on Falgun 24.
However, during interrogation, the main accused teenager claimed he asked his friends for help to take Inisa to the hospital after she fainted. The polygraph test will determine whether they are telling the truth or lying.
According to the police, rape did occur, but further investigation is ongoing regarding whether it was gang rape or committed by an individual.
However, according to an investigation officer from Surkhet Police, Inisa and the 16-year-old teenager were seen going towards the forest alone on Saturday morning. 'CCTV shows two people going; they are seen walking comfortably, holding hands,' the investigation officer said, 'Those who saw them up close also saw only two people.'
Police stated that Inisa and the teenager went around 6 AM, while the other boys reached the location around 8-9 AM based on current evidence. 'However, we cannot confirm this yet; that aspect is also under investigation, and those details will become clear,' the police officer said.
Inisa had told her mother at home that she was going to school tuition. However, that day was a Saturday, and all educational institutions were closed due to elections.
Evidence suggests that Inisa and the young man had arranged to meet via Messenger the previous night. 'School was closed; we wouldn't know what she told her family,' the investigation officer said, 'Whatever it was, they agreed over the phone to meet the next morning.'
All those currently arrested are students at Inisa's school. The 16-year-old teenager stated in his testimony that he had been in a romantic relationship with Inisa for some time.
However, the family and relatives are demanding life imprisonment or the death penalty for all involved, alleging gang rape. Therefore, the police have begun a more scientific investigation into these matters.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohanjung Budhathapa of the District Police Office Surkhet, various types of investigations are currently underway.
'Our technical team is examining the CDR, the investigation officer is handling evidence collection and interrogation,' he said, 'The polygraph team is checking whether the boys are speaking the truth or lying.'
Since this has become a national issue, the CIB from the center is also investigating.
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