A Compliance Affidavit has been filed before the Supreme Court of India on behalf of the State of Uttar Pradesh, placing on record the details of protection and security provided to the witnesses and the Hathras rape victims' family..The affidavit has been filed by the State after Court sought details of the witness security detail and the choice of lawyers engaged by the victim's family..Touching upon the issue of witness protection, the affidavit submits that the State Government has deployed adequate forces to ensure protection of the members of the victims' family residing at Village Chandpa, District Hathras, U.P..Victim's parents, two brothers, one sister in law and a grandmother are under protection, the State says and goes on to elaborate the deployment details..It is submitted that a three-fold protection mechanism has been devised which includes:Armed Constabulary ComponentCivil Police ComponentInstallation of CCTV Cameras and lights to keep a watch over the surrounding of the victim's house..A detailed chart showing overall deployment of security personnel has also been attached in the affidavit..Moreover, the Inspector (in charge), Chandpa Police Station has been directed to oversee the entire security arrangement on a daily basis, states the affidavit..In addition to the deployment, the State has also provided for CCTV cameras to maintain round the clock surveillance to ensure security of the family, it is said..With regard to the engagement of a lawyers of the family's choice, the affidavit states that the victim's brother has informed the state in writing that they have engaged Advocates Seema Kushwaha and Raj Ratan..However, the affidavit adds that the victim's family has requested that a Government Advocate should also pursue the case on their behalf..Read the Affidavit here.
