Tensions have escalated significantly in Sonepat, Haryana, following the brutal murder of a minor girl, as grieving family members strongly rejected police handling of the case and refused to proceed with her last rites. Carrying the victim's body, the distraught family staged a sit-in protest right outside the Sector-15 crematorium. The primary grievance of the relatives is that law enforcement agencies deliberately adopted a lenient approach, brushing aside their formal objections and statements. According to the grieving relatives, when the victim's body was recovered, her hands and legs were tightly bound, and she was completely unclothed. Despite such glaringly severe and gruesome circumstances, the family alleges that the police deliberately refrained from invoking the POCSO Act, triggering widespread outrage and deep mistrust in the local administration.
Details of the Mohana Police Station Jurisdiction Incident
The horrific incident unfolded within the jurisdiction of the Mohana police station in Sonepat. Ever since the crime came to light, the victim's family has raised persistent questions regarding the integrity of the police investigation. The relatives stated that they repeatedly briefed the authorities about the brutal nature of the crime, yet the police ignored their demands, filed paperwork according to their own convenience, and allegedly pressured the family. While the family was already grappling with the unimaginable grief of losing their innocent child, they claim the conduct of certain police personnel added insult to injury. The relatives alleged that a police officer spoke to the victim's father in an extremely objectionable and derogatory tone, casually remarking that his wife must be having an affair. Furthermore, accusations of misbehavior directed at a female member of the grieving family have compounded the gravity of the situation.
Social Worker Steps In and Appeal to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Amid the ongoing protest outside the crematorium where the family sat with the body, local social worker Devendra Gautam arrived at the spot to extend his support. He publicly highlighted the plight of the family, noting that they originally hail from Madhya Pradesh. Given the distressing circumstances, Gautam appealed directly to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to take active cognizance of the matter. The collective demand raised by the supporters and the family is simple and firm: the victim must receive justice, and the perpetrators must face strict legal consequences without any administrative delay or bias.
Police Stance and Ongoing Investigation
In response to the mounting pressure and the tense standoff, local law enforcement authorities have attempted to reassure the family. Mohana Police Station House Officer Bali Ram stated that the aggrieved family has been assured of a completely impartial investigation and appropriate legal actions. According to police officials, the victim's mortal remains have currently been kept safely in the mortuary of the Sonepat Civil Hospital, and arrangements will be made to conduct the final rites in the morning. Meanwhile, police confirmed that one suspect has been taken into custody and is currently being interrogated. Authorities maintained that further legal steps in the murder case will proceed strictly based on the final opinion of the medical board of doctors and the formal statements recorded by the family.
