The mother of a 20-year-old murder victim in Jalandhar has come forward with shocking allegations against local police officials, claiming they are pressuring her to change her statement in the ongoing investigation into her daughter's death.
Family's Harrowing Ordeal
According to the victim's mother, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the concerned police station and an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) have been threatening her family to alter their official statements. The young woman was murdered on February 10, 2024, and her body was discovered in circumstances that raised immediate suspicion.
The family alleges that despite clear evidence pointing toward specific individuals, the police investigation has been moving in a direction that suggests attempts to protect the actual perpetrators. The mother stated that she has received multiple threats from senior police officers who want her to modify her account of events leading to her daughter's death.
Police Response and Public Outcry
When approached by media representatives, the ACP denied all allegations made by the victim's mother. However, the family remains steadfast in their claims, drawing attention to what they describe as a systematic attempt to derail the investigation.
The case has sparked significant public outrage in Jalandhar, with local residents and activists demanding a fair and transparent investigation. Many are questioning the integrity of the police force and calling for higher authorities to intervene in the matter.
Demand for Justice
The victim's family has made an emotional appeal to the Punjab Chief Minister and other senior officials to ensure that justice is served. They are seeking protection from what they describe as continuous harassment and pressure from law enforcement officials who should be investigating the crime rather than intimidating the victims' family.
The mother has specifically requested security for her family and an independent investigation into both the murder and the alleged police misconduct. She fears for her safety and believes that without external intervention, the truth about her daughter's murder may never surface.
Local women's rights organizations and social activists have joined the family's cause, organizing protests and demanding immediate action against the police officials accused of threatening the grieving mother. The case has highlighted broader concerns about police accountability and the treatment of victims' families in sensitive criminal investigations.
As pressure mounts, all eyes are on the Punjab police administration to address these serious allegations and ensure that the investigation into the young woman's murder proceeds without any further interference or intimidation of the victim's family.
