Top detective’s heart swells over Verulam rape survivor’s school results

W/O Nivi Lutchminarain’s dedication and compassion has helped get 14-year-old rape victim’s life back on track

12 December 2021 - 18:13

When warrant officer Nivi Lutchminarain received a telephone call informing him that a 14-year-old girl — who had been raped repeatedly over five years by her stepfather in Verulam — placed first in her class and scored six distinctions in her final exams, his heart swelled with pride and gratitude...

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