In a disturbing development to the Azamgarh gang-rape case, Uttar Pradesh Police has apprehended two individuals accused of murdering the father of the sexual assault victim. The 50-year-old man was brutally set on fire, leading to his tragic death in a Lucknow hospital.
The Chilling Sequence of Events
The investigation has uncovered a harrowing timeline of events that began with the gang-rape of a minor girl and escalated into fatal violence against her family.
The victim's father, who had been courageously fighting for justice for his daughter, was targeted in what appears to be a calculated attack to silence the family. According to police reports, the accused doused him with petrol before setting him ablaze on November 8th.
Police Breakthrough and Arrests
Law enforcement officials have identified the arrested suspects as Chand Gupta and Sunny, both residents of Azamgarh. The arrests came after intensive investigation revealed their alleged involvement in the murder conspiracy.
"The two accused were presented before the court and have been sent to judicial custody," stated a senior police officer involved in the case.
Background of the Case
The tragedy stems from an earlier incident where the victim, a minor girl, was allegedly gang-raped. Her father had been actively pursuing legal action against the perpetrators when he became the target of this fatal attack.
Police sources indicate that the murder was strategically planned to eliminate the primary witness and suppress the family's pursuit of justice. The victim's father suffered critical burns covering 70% of his body and succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities continue to investigate possible connections between the murder accused and the original gang-rape suspects. The police are exploring all angles, including whether this was a coordinated effort to intimidate the family into withdrawing their complaint.
"We are committed to ensuring complete justice in this case. The investigation is ongoing to identify any other individuals involved in this conspiracy," assured police officials.
This case has highlighted the severe challenges faced by victims' families in seeking justice within the Indian legal system and raised serious concerns about witness protection in sensitive criminal cases.
