Woman’s body found stuffed in sack at UP’s Karhal amid bypolls, family members point at political pressure

Mainpuri : State BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary reacted to the incident and alleged that the crime was committed by the ‘Lal topi wale gunde’ (red cap goons) of Akhilesh Yadav

The body of a 23-year-old Dalit girl was found stuffed in sack at Karhal in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district on Wednesday, the police said. The incident came to light on a day when the bypolls were underway at the Karhal Assembly constituency.

The victim has been identified as Durga, who had gone missing for two days. Vinod Kumar, Manipuri Superintendent of Police (SP), told the ANI that the victim’s family has alleged political motives behind the crime.

“The body of a 23-year-old girl from Karhal was found this morning. A case has been filed by her father against two individuals: Prashant Yadav and Mohan Katheria. Both have been arrested. The victim’s parents have stated that their daughter was murdered in order to prevent her from voting for the BJP. Further investigation is ongoing,” the Mainpuri SP said, as per ANI.

Quoting the victim’s parents, state BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary reacted to the incident and alleged that the crime was committed by the ‘Lal topi wale gunde (red cap goons)’ of Akhilesh Yadav.

“Samajwadi Party leaders are trying to taint the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh with blood. Crossing all limits of hooliganism and putting humanity to shame, the brutal killing of a Dalit woman in a village near booth number 13 by those wearing red caps has shocked us all,” he said.
Chaudhary also accused people of engaging in fake voting by disguising themselves in burqas during the bypolls.

“The way in which the election is being influenced by bringing in goons from outside is clear. It is evident that women wearing burqas are involved in fake voting. They want the police to not check them but it is essential for a transparent election, as goondaism, anarchy, fake identities, and fake voting have become their trademark,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party alleged that the police are hindering voting at all the nine seats in Uttar Pradesh where the bypolls are taking place. The BJP has written a letter to the Election Commission complaining about “fake voting”, especically in the Kundarki and Sisamau seats.