Bhandara case: Forensics rule out rape of 3 minor sisters

The experts have also said the girls died between afternoon and evening on February 14 and not on February 16 as claimed by the doctors,who are now facing questions.

The National Commission for Women has asked them why they made a “hasty” declaration of “rape” before consulting a forensic expert,the sources said.

The commission has also recommended to the police to form a panel of forensic experts to look into the case.

Meanwhile,it has emerged that the sisters often walked to eat at Apple Restaurant near where their bodies were found,about two km from their Murmadi village.

“The girls’ mother has confirmed this. She said there are a few playthings there also and they would play with them. An autorickshaw driver has also confirmed that he had taken the eldest of the sisters from the place to her village. The restaurant staff said the girls would come on their own,” a senior police officer said.

“Because the focus was on rape theory,we scouted and investigated only men till now. We can now also look for female suspects. It could even be just an accident but we are still working on murder clues.”