Unnao: Autopsy performed on 2 girls, another undergoing treatment for suspected poisoning | Developments so far
A mysterious case involving the deaths of two Dalit girls in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao has caused shock across the country. As of yet, there is no identified cause behind their deaths. Meanwhile, a third girl remains in critical condition at a hospital in Kanpur. She is being treated for suspected poisoning and is currently on a ventilator, Regency Hospital sources said. PTI. Acting tough, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took serious note of the incident and requested a detailed report from the DGP. It has ordered officials to ensure proper treatment of the teenager admitted to the Kanpur hospital at government expense.
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Villagers see girls tied up in the field
Three girls, ages 15, 14 and 16, were found tied up in a field in the village of Babuhara in Asoha, about 36 km south of Lucknow, on Wednesday night. According to the police, the girls did not return after leaving their home to bring livestock fodder. Upon seeing the girls, the villagers informed the police and took them all to hospital.
Two of the girls were taken dead upon arrival at the hospital. The other was rushed to Unnao Hospital and later referred to Kanpur Hospital.
No marks on the bodies
According to the police, the “bodies had no marks on their hands or legs, they suggested that they were not tied.”
Questioning of family members
Family members who were the first to arrive at the scene are being questioned. According to Unnao Police Superintendent Anand Kulkarni, the girl’s brother had said the girls were tied up with a ‘dupatta’ (stole), while her mother said Thursday that it was around her neck.
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Suspicion of honor killing?
The matter is being investigated from every possible angle, including honor killing, as it remains a mystery even after a day. The SP said that all aspects would be included in the investigation and that it would not be correct to say anything about it at this time.
Politicians intervene
Meanwhile, political leaders intervened and brought accusations against the Uttar Pradesh government. Congress Secretary General Priyanka Gandhi said the Yogi-led government was not only cracking down on Dalit society, but also crushing the honor and human rights of women in the state.
“The UP government is not only crushing Dalit society, but also women’s honor and human rights. But they must remember that I and the entire Congress party will be the voice of the victims and will strive to do justice to them. “, He said .
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati expressed his condolences to the affected family and described the incident as “very serious and sad”.
“The BSP demands a high-level investigation into the incident and strict punishment for the culprits,” Mayawati tweeted.
The Samajwadi MLC Sunil Singh Sajan party has alleged that the Unnao police were trying to silence the case. You have requested an investigation by an independent agency into the matter.
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