Rajouri, May 24: The mysterious death of a teenage girl in the remote Budhal village of Rajouri district has sparked widespread outrage and protests.
The 18-year-old girl Sonia Akhter, daughter of Abdul Gafoor Sheikh, was found dead under a cliff on Friday evening after receiving a phone call and leaving her house.
The body was taken into possession by the police, and a post-mortem examination was conducted by a board of doctors in Rajouri on Saturday morning.
However, the circumstances surrounding her death have raised suspicions among the locals, who are demanding a thorough investigation.
On Saturday afternoon, the family members, relatives, and locals blocked the main chowk at Budhal and held a peaceful protest, seeking justice for Sonia.
They alleged that the death seemed suspicious and not a normal case of suicide.
The protesters urged the police to investigate the case on priority and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Everyone here is with police and investigation team and we have a simple demand to ascertain the cause of death,” said protestors.
Later, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kandi, Wajahat Hussain reached the site and assured the protesters that a speedy investigation is underway.
He stated that vital leads have been developed, and the police team is hopeful of solving the case soon. However the protesters later on dispersed peacefully.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and the family, being financially poor, is devastated by the loss.
