distance of 10 to 15 minutes from the alleged pond. Witness Pushkaran Chaudhary has stated that when he had seen that girl he told to her to go to her house. That time she proceeded towards her house. That time was of 11.00 a.m. It is not true to say that I am deposing false that Jaybhim Kamble had seen that girl along with dog at Manera Chawl. It is not true to say that I am deposing false that I had seen the scratches of dog's nails on the window where dog was tied. It is not true to say that I have not recorded the statements of witnesses as per their say. It is not true to say that I have not prepared panchanama at Exh.38 on the spot. It is not true to say that her father was not identified the dead body because her face was not identifiable. It is not true to say that I am deposing false that there was stamp-mark of that dog near the pond. It is not true to say that inquest panchanama was not prepared as per Exh.47. It is not true to say that I have not seized the clothes of that girl vide Exh.23 and not deposited muddemal in presence of panch. witnesses. It is not true to say that I have not taken the opinion of the doctor that why such genital injuries were caused to deceased girl. But to that respect no document is filed along with the charge-sheet.” (Emphasis supplied) 63. The significant facts, which can be deduced from the evidence of the Investigating Officer (PW-16), are that he made fervent attempts to trace the child victim on 30th September, 2013 and 1st October, 55 Criminal Appeal No(s). 1954-1955 of 2022