Mr. Krishna, who is still investigating the allegations, said it wasn't clear whether the girl and her mother were told to remain at the station by police pending further examination, or whether the pair asked to stay there because it was late by the time the child's medical exam was completed.

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Miss A, who was on holiday in England, was also kept at the station for hours after reporting the rape for an examination.

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