SP delegation visits family of deceased Ghazipur teen days after stone-pelting

Ghazipur District Magistrate Anupam Shukla imposed Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita across the district, prohibiting assemblies; the order remains in force until April 30.

The Uttar Pradesh government issued a statement saying unverified rumours are being spread by mischievous elements and opposition parties are attempting to sensationalise the matter.

Deputy Inspector General Vaibhav Krishna warned that strict action would be taken against those spreading misleading and baseless reports, urging the media to verify information before dissemination.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the village head and others protected by dominant forces were behind the assault, calling it an attack on backward classes.

A four-member SP delegation, including Ramashray Vishwakarma, Jaikishan Sahu (MLA), Seema Rajbhar, and Rita Vishwakarma, met the bereaved family at Katariya village after a meeting with officials at the police lines. They handed over a cheque for ₹5 lakh and offered condolences before departing under tight security.

In view of law and order concerns over the teenager’s death, the administration banned all demonstrations and barred anyone from visiting the village to offer condolences to the family.

A four-member Samajwadi Party delegation visiting the victim’s family in Katariya village came under stone-pelting, leaving several people, including police personnel, injured. Police arrested 10 people in connection with the attack.

The body of a 17-year-old girl from the OBC community was found in the Ganga on April 15. The family has alleged sexual assault and murder.