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Haryana government to set up SIT to probe Mewat rape, murder

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said four accused have already been arrested and further investigation is in progress.

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by a senior police officer of the level of ADGP/ IGP, would be constituted to investigate all aspects of the Mewat incident.

The Chief Minister, who was speaking on the concluding day of Monsoon Session of Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Wednesday, said four accused have already been arrested and further investigation is in progress.

It may be recalled that two persons were killed and two women, including a minor, were raped in village Dingerhedi.

The Chief Minister warned of stern action against police officers if found guilty of dereliction of duty.

A compensation of Rs three lakh has been given to the members of the affected family as per the provisions of victim compensation fund. Efforts would be made to further compensate the family members, he said.

( Source : PTI )
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