Police said a 17-year-old girl’s body was discovered in a millet field in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya district on Monday. The teen’s family believes it is a case of rape and murder.
According to the police, the incident occurred early on Monday in Auraiya’s village, when the girl went to the field to relieve herself but did not return until late afternoon. Her body was later discovered in a millet field by family members. “The body was found without clothes. Only a dupatta was tied around her neck,” said the girl’s father, adding that they suspected rape.
“Crops nearby were damaged, which suggests that she was dragged for more than 30-40 metres in the field,” he added.
However, Superintendent of Police (Auraiya), Charu Nigam, stated that there were no visible injuries on the body and that the case will be investigated thoroughly.
“A panel of three doctors would conduct the girl’s autopsy, while 10 teams, including surveillance and special operations, are working on the case. The family has not named any accused yet,” she said.
According to eyewitnesses, despite protests from family members and local residents, police forcibly removed the girl’s body.
Later, the Congress posted a video on Twitter claiming that the police were “running away” with the body, which the authorities denied. “‘UP is No. 1’ in the case of crime against women.” “However, no one will say ‘Jungle Raj,'” it said.
In response to the allegations, SP Nigam told that police officials completed all legal formalities and took possession of the body after pacifying the family.