Agartala, Aug 11 (PTI) A case was registered against a CRPF personnel for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl repeatedly for seven months, as a result of which she became pregnant, in Tripura's Unakoti district, police said on Tuesday.

The girl had filed a police complaint on Sunday accusing the 35-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, who is her neighbour, of raping her repeatedly for seven months in her village in Kaliashahar sub-division, they said.

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The accused, serving in the 124th battalion of the CRPF at Salbagan near Agartala, was booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act, Kaliashahar women police station in-charge Rinki Debbarma said.

"We have sent a letter to the 124th battalion commandant about the incident. We are waiting for their reply. If we don't get any response by Wednesday, we will decide on our next course of action," she added. PTI JOY ACD ACD 08112055 NNNN, however, warned that July would be too soon to think about making a change.

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"Put bluntly, this absurd and dangerous idea belongs in the sin-bin," AMA president Tony Bartone said in a statement.

"The NRL should be satisfied that it has its competition back in action, but it is unfair and unwise to put the health of the game's fans at risk.

"They must first monitor the health and safety of the players and officials who will be involved in the thick of the on-field action."

The AMA highlighted the slow return of sport in Europe without crowds and praised the leaders of Australian rules for their cautious approach tied to expert medical advice.

Stringent controls and early border closures have contributed to Australia having only 102 known deaths from COVID-19 and just over 7,100 reported cases.

The federal government has announced a three-phase plan to ease restrictions in the coming months, with the states and territories to determine their own timings. But social distancing and hygiene measures will be retained indefinitely. (AP)

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