Murthal gang rapes

It was alleged by newspapers that on the night of 22–23 February 2016, "at least 10 women were pulled out from cars, stripped and raped by the goons" in Murthal, India.[1][2] The event received large attention from both media and political parties with the Congress party demanding "President's rule in Haryana",[3] and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal demanding "strict punishment for Haryana's Murthal gangrape culprits".[4] A victim came forward after 6 days claiming that she was dragged from her car and raped in front of her daughter and accused her own brother-in-law of being one of the rapists.[5] Two other alleged victims were also identified.[6] On 20 January 2017, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said that witness statements, evidence show Murthal gang rapes took place.[2][7]

It has been alleged that the victims of the rapes were escorted to the Delhi border by senior police officers half an hour after the incidents which explains no victims were able to be found during the investigation.[8]

References

  1. ^ Surendran, Vivek (24 February 2016). "Haryana goons dragged stranded women to fields, gang raped them near Murthal". India Today. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Witness statements, evidence show Murthal gangrapes happened: HC raps SIT". Hindustan Times. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Murthal gang-rapes: Congress demands President's Rule in Haryana". Zee News. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Delhi CM Kejriwal demands strict punishment for Haryana's Murthal gangrape culprits". Daily News and Analysis. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Murthal gang-rape: First victim comes forward, files complaint against 7". Zee News. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Two Women Give Statements Alleging Gang Rape at Murthal". News18. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Murthal gang rapes: Fresh suspects identified by SIT, Haryana tells HC". Hindustan Times. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Murthal 'gangrapes': HC asks Haryana for call details of key officers". www.hindustantimes.com. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2018.


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