Tensions Rise in Ghazipur Over Alleged Assault Case
Authorities in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, have taken legal action against political groups for allegedly spreading false information about a girl's alleged sexual assault and murder. With investigations ongoing, tensions have escalated, attracting political leaders to the case and resulting in violence against visitors and police personnel.
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The Ghazipur police in Uttar Pradesh have filed charges against two social media accounts associated with Congress and the Samajwadi Party for allegedly disseminating false information about an alleged sexual assault and murder case involving a teenage girl.
The girl's body was discovered near the Zamania-Dharammarpur bridge on April 15, with her family claiming she was sexually assaulted and murdered. The police are actively investigating the case and have made several arrests, including the prime accused, Hariom Pandey.
The incident has sparked high tensions, drawing attention from political parties. A recent visit by the Samajwadi Party delegation resulted in violence, leading to injuries among police personnel. In the meantime, calls for swift justice continue to mount from the victim's family and locals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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