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She underwent a colectomy in Ranchi to remove her damaged intestine and at present she has to use a colostomy bag. After the successful surgery, doctors managed to check the bleeding and discharged her; but her wounds have to be dressed regularly at home. As per the newspaper report, the father walks four km to the nearest health centre each time to have her dressing changed because the Maoist-hit area has no public transport and he cannot afford even a bicycle.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span>On the basis of the news report, the Court took suo motu cognizance and directed the State of Jharkhand to pay interim compensation of Rs. 1,00,000 to the father of victim girl. The Court also directed the Deputy Commissioner to submit a detailed report on or before the next date of hearing, of all the steps taken by the administration to alleviate the suffering of the rape survivor. <i>Court on its own motion v. 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