Overview
- Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday alleged rape, murder and threats against the family, and they called for a high-level investigation and security for the relatives.
- Ghazipur Police said the FIR filed on the father’s complaint does not mention rape, and they said the post-mortem indicated drowning with a possible suicide angle linked to a prior relationship.
- Officials said they arrested the main accused named by the family, and the Varanasi zone ADG reported the investigation is ongoing with a pledge for a fast-track trial.
- Following the April 22 stone-pelting on a Samajwadi Party team visiting the village, police said they arrested 10 people and warned against attempts to stir unrest.
- Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday alleged a cover-up and likened the case to Hathras, while the girl’s father told reporters he does not want political visits and is satisfied with police action.