Hazaribag: A day after the mutilated bodies of three missing persons, including two women, were recovered from a river in Pauta under Mufassil police station limits, Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday met with police officials and reviewed the progress of the investigation.
Deceased Identified
The deceased have been identified as Saniya Parveen and Khushi Parveen, both 19 years old, and Adil Hussain (27). The three individuals, who are related to one another, had been missing since April 23. Villagers spotted the bodies and alerted the police.
Minister Visits Hospital and Families
Ansari visited Hazaribag Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College Hospital in the morning to assess the investigation so far. He also met with the bereaved families. The minister stated that considering the seriousness of the case, a special investigation team has been constituted. “No one involved will be spared, and justice will be ensured at all costs,” he said after meeting police officials, including Superintendent of Police Aman Kumar.
Focus on Forensic Evidence
The minister said he has directed the SP to record statements of all family members and rely strictly on forensic and technical evidence to establish the sequence of events. “Crime has no caste or religion. The only identity of a criminal is that he is a murderer. The government will track down the culprits at any cost,” he added.
Police Probe All Angles
Police stated that it is yet to be ascertained whether the deaths were accidental, suicide, or murder, adding that all angles are being investigated. Family members alleged that on April 24, a YouTuber had demanded Rs 50,000 on the pretext of tracing the missing trio, claiming they had gone to Ajmer and would return. Police said a case has been registered in this connection and the claim is being verified.
Background of the Victims
Notably, Khushi’s marriage was scheduled for May 19. She had called Saniya and Adil home amid wedding preparations, but all three went missing after they stepped out of the house after lunch, reportedly for a walk to a nearby orchard. Saniya had recently secured admission to Dumka Agriculture College, while Khushi was a student of K B Women’s College, Hazaribag. Adil was also pursuing his studies in the city.
