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Akhilesh Yadav to visit Ghazipur girl's family after SP delegation attack
Two days after an attack on an SP delegation en route to meet the family of a 16-year-old girl who died under mysterious circumstances, Akhilesh Yadav is slated to visit the family in Ghazipur on April 29. The visit follows the girl's death on April 15 and related political responses.
Why It Matters
This visit is part of ongoing political responses to violence and demands for justice in a high-profile case in Ghazipur, highlighting regional political tensions.
Timeline
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Akhilesh Yadav to visit Ghazipur girl's family
April 24, 2026
Akhilesh Yadav is scheduled to visit Katariya village in Ghazipur district to meet the victim’s family, with the meeting expected around 1 pm. The victim’s family belongs to the Vishwakarma community.
SP delegation attack referenced; statements ahead of visit
April 24, 2026
The article notes that two days after an attack on an SP delegation en route to meet the victim’s family, Akhilesh Yadav is set to visit the family on April 29. It also reports Yadav’s criticisms of the Ghazipur stone-pelting incident and his stated willingness to take unspecified action, including organized activism, to seek justice. He objected to cases filed against SP leaders in Ghazipur and cited other cases of violence against women as context.
Death of 16-year-old girl; body recovered from the Ganga
April 15, 2026
On April 15, 2026, the body of the 16-year-old girl was recovered from the Ganga; authorities described her death as having occurred under mysterious circumstances.