Amid widespread protests across Haryana with regard to the stalking case involving State BJP president Subhash Barala’s son Vikas and his friend Ashish, the Kundu Khap has now come out in support of the victim.
The Khap leaders have threatened to intensify the agitation if no concrete action is taken in the matter by August 16.
Jind-Rohtak road blocked
On Tuesday afternoon, residents of Titoli village, along with neighbouring Sunderpur and Sisroli, blocked the Jind-Rohtak highway to express solidarity with the victim and seek strict legal action.
Virender Kundu, one of the protesters, said, “The family of the victim also belongs to the Kundu clan; her ancestors belong to Titoli village. She is our daughter, we want justice for her. It seems the government is trying to cover up because the accused belongs to an influential family.”
Another protester, Rajesh, said that it was not just the Kundu clan, but all communities that were committed to continue their fight till the victim gets justice. “It is not about a girl from a particular community or clan, it concerns all girls and women. We too have girls who go to schools and colleges. It can happen to them as well. If the accused go scot-free, it will set a wrong precedent,” said Rajesh.
Soon after news of the protest reached the local administration, senior officials rushed to the spot and persuaded the villagers to lift the blockade. Superintendent of Police (Rohtak) Pankaj Nain said the blockade lasted for around 30 minutes. A case has been registered against the protesters under relevant sections of the IPC, he said.
