Dalit woman missing for 2 days found dead in desolate canal in Uttar Pradesh; kin cry ‘murder’
Posted On February 2, 2025
NEW DELHI: The body of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, who had been missing since Thursday night, was discovered in a desolate canal near her village in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya on Saturday.
Her family has alleged that she was murdered, citing the condition of her body, which showed deep wounds, fractures, and missing eyes.
According to her relatives, the woman’s body was found by her brother-in-law, approximately 500 meters away from the village, early on Saturday morning. They claimed her limbs were bound with ropes, and there were several deep cuts on her body.
Villagers who transported the body reported noticing a fractured leg, and her elder sister and two other women fainted upon seeing the horrific condition of the body.
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Circle officer Ashutosh Tiwari confirmed that the police had received a complaint about the woman’s disappearance on Friday and had registered a missing report. He added that further actions will depend on the findings of the post-mortem report.
“We will proceed accordingly once we receive the post-mortem findings,” Tiwari said.
The woman’s family has accused the police of inaction, claiming that authorities did not conduct a proper search after the missing report was filed.
A large crowd gathered at the scene of the discovery, demanding justice and swift action. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and efforts are ongoing to identify those responsible.
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