Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 31 –
Regarding the suicide of a girl belonging to Scheduled Caste category studying at a college in Loharu, Haryana cabinet minister, Krishan Bedi said that action is being taken against those responsible for the girl's death. In response to tweets made by Congress leaders on the matter, he said that instead of defending the culprits, those who tweeted should focus on demanding action against them. An FIR has been filed, and the police are working diligently to apprehend the culprits.
Speaking to media persons here today, the Minister said that the college where the girl studied had been talking about for free education and transport facilities in the area for some time. He added that videos of the local MLA are also available on social media in the regard. In this case, the victim's father has filed a complaint with the police, alleging that the college principal and his brother had mentally and physically tortured the girl. An FIR was registered in this regard at the Loharu police station on December 27, and the police are actively working to apprehend the culprits.