Odisha: A heart-wrenching incident has come to light from Ganjam district of Odisha. In Khirida village of Hinjili police station area, a pregnant girl who was sitting on a protest demanding justice was murdered in public. The deceased has been identified as Pooja Swain, who was sitting on a dharna with her three-year-old daughter in front of her husband’s house. It is alleged that during this time his brother-in-law attacked him with a hanger and killed him. The police have arrested the accused.
Why was Pooja sitting on strike?
According to the information, Pooja Swain had a love marriage with a young man named Chintu Gaur about three years ago. After marriage, both of them started living separately. It is being told that her husband used to beat her for some time and then left her and ran away. After this, Pooja sat on a dharna outside her husband’s house demanding justice.
What happened on the day of the incident?
According to local people, Pooja was sitting in front of her husband’s house with her three-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, the husband’s younger brother reached there and suddenly attacked him with a horse. The attack was so strong that Pooja died on the spot. There was chaos in the area after the incident.
Was Pooja pregnant?
According to police and local people, Pooja was four months pregnant. Due to not having parents, she was already living in very difficult circumstances. After her husband left her, she became completely helpless and was sitting on strike in the hope of justice.
What action did the police take?
As soon as information about the incident was received, Hinjili police station reached the spot and took the accused brother-in-law into custody. Later he was arrested. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and have started investigating the entire matter.
What is the atmosphere in the area?
There is an atmosphere of panic and anger in the village after this incident which happened in broad daylight. Local people are demanding strict action against the accused. Many people say that if Pooja had got protection and help in time, perhaps her life could have been saved.
What big questions are being raised?
This incident is once again raising questions regarding women’s safety and cases of domestic violence. The open murder of a woman pleading for justice has also raised serious questions on the administrative system.
