Incident Triggers Tension in Meerut District
Tension gripped Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, after a Dalit woman was brutally murdered and her young daughter was allegedly kidnapped by a local man. The shocking incident occurred when the mother and daughter were heading towards their agricultural fields, sending waves of anger and fear across the village.
Attack Near Canal Turns Fatal
According to police officials, a 22-year-old accused, identified as Paras, intercepted the two women near a canal. The man reportedly harassed them, and when the mother protested, he allegedly attacked her with a sharp sugarcane tool. After assaulting the woman, the accused forcibly abducted the 20-year-old daughter and fled the scene.
Villagers rushed to help after hearing the woman’s cries and took her to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
Protests Erupt, Heavy Police Deployment Ordered
Following the woman’s death, protests broke out in the area, with activists and members of the Bhim Army demanding immediate arrest of the accused and safe recovery of the missing daughter. Due to rising tension, authorities deployed additional police forces in the village to maintain law and order.
After prolonged discussions with the district administration and local leaders, the woman’s family performed her last rites.
Political Reactions Intensify
The incident drew strong political reactions across the state. BSP chief Mayawati described the crime as “tragic, shameful, and deeply alarming,” urging the government to take strict and immediate action to protect women and prevent such crimes.
Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leaders and workers staged protests, accusing the state government of shielding criminal elements. Party leadership warned that continued neglect of public safety could have serious political consequences.
Police Form Multiple Teams to Trace Accused
The Uttar Pradesh Police have constituted 10 special teams, under the supervision of the Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural), to arrest the accused and locate the kidnapped woman. Senior officials confirmed that search operations are ongoing across multiple locations.
Compensation and Security Assurances to Victim’s Family
The victim’s family has received ₹10 lakh financial assistance from the Chief Minister’s Office. Authorities are also considering issuing an arms license to the family due to ongoing security concerns, officials said.
Local leaders have assured swift justice, promising the arrest of the accused within 48 hours and the safe return of the missing daughter.
