Muzaffarnagar: Tension is mounting over the death of a woman under suspicious circumstances in Muzaffarnagar, with her family demanding the immediate arrest of the man named in the case. Nine days after the incident, the deceased woman’s husband, Ankit Kumar, along with hundreds of villagers and relatives, reached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) office around 1 PM on Saturday to seek justice for Tapan Chaudhary.
The family demanded the arrest of Vikal Kumar and strict legal action against him. Relatives said the SP had given them two days for action. They warned that they would stage a sit-in protest if the accused was not arrested within the stipulated period.
What Happened Before the Woman’s Death?
The incident is linked to Gokul City on Jansath Road, under the jurisdiction of New Mandi police station. According to the family, Tapan Chaudhary left her home on the night of October 22.
Her husband, Ankit Kumar, alleged that Vikal Kumar, who belongs to their village Janghedi, took her away in a car. The following day, October 23, the family received information that Tapan had been found dead at Begrajpur Medical College.
Family Raises Questions Over Police Action
Relatives alleged that Tapan had visible injury marks on her hands, legs and above her eye. They also claimed that her body had turned bluish.
On October 26, Ankit Kumar submitted a written complaint at New Mandi police station, accusing Vikal Kumar of murder.
The deceased woman’s sister-in-law, Shivani, questioned the progress of the police investigation. She alleged that despite the reported injury marks and the naming of the accused in the murder complaint, he was still moving around freely.
According to Shivani, no concrete action had been taken even four days after the complaint was submitted.
Protest Warning as Family Seeks Justice
During their visit to the SSP office, the family and villagers reiterated their demand for the immediate arrest of the named accused and strict legal proceedings.
They maintained that they would launch a sit-in protest if the authorities failed to act within the time given. The allegations surrounding Tapan Chaudhary’s death have yet to be established, and the facts will depend on the outcome of the police investigation.
Reported by: Rohit
