Dehradun, May 2 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday assured the family of the Nainital rape victim of full support and said that the culprits would face the strictest punishment.

"In view of the seriousness of the Nainital rape case, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has spoken to the victim's family over the phone and consoled them deeply. The Chief Minister assured all possible help to the affected family and said that the state government stands firmly with the victim and her family," as per an Uttarakhand CMO release.

Chief Minister Dhami directed the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police to provide immediate security and assistance.

"Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Dis...