Reported Speech in Newspaper ( Times of India )

In the following reported speech:
The girl alleged that her mother handed her over to a pimp and was taking Rs 40,000 from him every month.
— Times of India Newspaper, 1st May 2018
Why is it not :
... had handed her over ...
as per the reported speech rule?

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