Delhi gang-rape case: main accused Ram Singh allegedly commits suicide

In a huge security lapse, Ram Singh, one of the men accused in the gang-rape of a medical student in a moving bus in Delhi last December, has allegedly committed suicide at Tihar Jail, where he was lodged. He reportedly used his own clothes to hang himself in Jail Number 3; his body was found at around 5 this morning.A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into how Ram Singh managed to kill himself despite being under a "suicide watch" that meant additional security round the clock.

Panel to probe Delhi gang-rape incident: Chidambaram

 

New Delhi: Moving forward to provide speedy justice to the victim of the Delhi gang-rape case and ensure safety and security of women, the Centre on Wednesday announced the setting up of a commission of inquiry to probe the matter and look into the lapses by police, if any.

Addressing the press here, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the Cabinet has approved the setting up of a commission of inquiry, which will be headed by retired Justice Usha Mehra.

Chidambaram said the commission will fix responsibility in the case and look into any negligence on part of the Delhi Police.