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An Indian protester holds a placard during a demonstration against the release of a juvenile rapist in New Delhi on December 21, 2015. India's Supreme Court December 21, 2015 rejected an appeal against the release of the youngest convict in an infamous fatal gang-rape, sparking fury from the victim's parents who said the ruling was a betrayal of women. AFP PHOTO / Money SHARMA / AFP / MONEY SHARMA (Photo credit should read MONEY SHARMA/AFP/Getty Images)
LUDHIANA -- A three-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a juvenile here who slit her throat after committing the crime, police said today.
The girl's father, a vegetable vendor, in a police complaint alleged that a 17-year-old youth from his neighbourhood yesterday raped his daughter when she was alone in his house in Manjit Nagar area.
The accused, a labourer, then tried to kill her by slitting her throat. The girl was found in a semi-naked state.
She was bleeding profusely and rushed to a hospital, where doctors said her condition is stable, ADCP Paramjit Singh Pannu said.
The accused has been arrested on charges of rape, police said.
The Fateh Darwaza, An Indestructible Gateway(01 of09)
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The fort was last sieged by the Mughals after a traitor in the Aurangzeb army opened a side gate to the fort. Otherwise, it was impossible to penetrate. The Fateh Darwaza or Victory Gate has giant iron spikes that made it tough for elephants to ram through. The little alcoves above the gate contained hot oil that was poured on the animals to discourage entry. Step inside and clap your hands inside the archway dome, and it can be heard a kilometre away in the Bala Hissar pavilion -- this would be a form of warning when an enemy would approach. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
Shelves That Held The Queen's Perfume collection(02 of09)
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These dome shaped shelves housed the queen's perfume collection. This is just one cupboard out of the many that adorned the walls of the queen's bedroom. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
The Guest Waiting Room(03 of09)
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The fort is an acoustic marvel. Near the amphitheatre is situated the Hall of Whispers, where guests would be entertained by the ladies, and the sultan would be able to listen in on their quiet conversations from another room, as clearly as though he were present. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
The Queen's Terrace(04 of09)
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The queen's bedroom opens out to a terrace that was also connected to the king's quarters one floor above by a staircase. It is believed that the queen could see the king at his place of work from here. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
The Barracks(05 of09)
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The soldiers' barracks look grim by nature, possibly perfect for the hardy lot that composed the sultan's army. Men had to prove their strength by lifting an incredibly heavy block of iron in each hand to be enlisted in the king's army. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
Visitor's Lounge(06 of09)
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According to our guide, the visitors didn't know how to get inside the fort. There was a secret entrance through the masjid that the king would use and receive his visitors at the lounge. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
Prayer room(07 of09)
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Approximately 100 yards away from the queen's bedroom was a prayer room. The geometric pattern on the ceiling that is reflected throughout the building also played a role in the acoustic engineering of the fort. If one moved away from these patterns by a metre, the sound would get muffled. Otherwise, conversations or claps could be heard from here till the top of the hill quite clearly. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
Corridor To The King's Bedroom(08 of09)
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The staircase goes up to the king's quarters. The queen's rooms were situated a floor below. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
Intricate Artwork(09 of09)
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It is believed that the fort originally belonged to the Kakatiyas of Warangal, depicted by the art work that featured carvings in stucco of lions, peacocks, griffins and lotuses. This artwork featured on the gateway is a blend of Hindu – Muslim architecture. (credit:Eshaan Girri)
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