In a tearful press conference, Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad, representing the Samajwadi Party, vowed to resign from his position in the Lok Sabha if justice was not served for the family of a 22-year-old Dalit woman found murdered near Ayodhya. The horrific crime has sent shockwaves through the region, with the MP expressing his deep distress over the brutal killing and the apparent apathy from the authorities. The victim’s body was found in a canal with her eyes gouged out and signs of severe injury.
The incident took place just days before the crucial bypoll in the Milkipur Assembly constituency in Ayodhya, a seat that was vacated by Prasad when he was elected to the Lok Sabha. The chilling murder of the young woman is now becoming a central issue in the ongoing election campaign. Faizabad, which encompasses Ayodhya, has witnessed a strong political response to the case.
The MP broke down during the press meet as he declared, “Let me go to Delhi. I will raise this matter in Lok Sabha before Prime Minister Modi. I will resign from Lok Sabha if we do not get justice. We are failing to save daughters. How will history judge us? How did this happen to our daughter?” As he wept, Prasad asked, “Maryada Purushottam Ram, Mother Sita, where are you?” His emotional plea was echoed by others at the event, urging him to ensure justice for the victim.
The victim, a 22-year-old woman, had gone to a religious gathering on Thursday night but failed to return home. Her family, concerned about her disappearance, approached the police, but were allegedly told to search for her on their own. Her body was discovered the following day in a canal in Ayodhya, with her clothes missing and her body bearing signs of extreme violence. Family members have alleged that she was raped before being murdered, with her limbs tied and her bones broken.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident, with Circle Officer Ashutosh Tiwari confirming that a missing complaint was registered on Friday after the family reported her disappearance. The body has been sent for autopsy, and authorities are awaiting the post-mortem results to determine the next steps in the investigation.
The victim’s family has expressed their horror at the brutality of the crime. A relative stated, “We found her body in the canal, unclothed and tied with ropes. Her bones were broken. She has been killed mercilessly.” The family members are demanding swift justice and accountability from the authorities.
The case has drawn strong reactions from political leaders. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya dismissed the emotional outburst from MP Awadhesh Prasad as “drama” but assured that strict action would be taken in the case in accordance with the law. He emphasized that the state government would ensure justice for the victim.
The tragic murder has sparked outrage across the region and has become a focal point in the ongoing election campaign, with both the Samajwadi Party and the BJP emphasizing their commitment to addressing the issue of women’s safety.
As the investigation progresses, the demand for justice for the 22-year-old woman and her family grows louder, with many hoping that the perpetrators of this brutal crime will be brought to justice swiftly. The political fallout from the case is expected to continue, with the upcoming bypoll in Ayodhya now set to be shaped by the tragic events surrounding the woman’s murder.
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