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1 arrested in rape and murder of Dalit woman in Muzaffarnagar

Sameer, who was arrested on Sunday, has confessed to his involvement in the crime.

Muzaffarnagar: One person has been arrested in connection with the rape and murder case of a Dalit woman labourer at a paper mill in Muzaffarnagar, police said on Monday.

Sameer, who was arrested on Sunday, has confessed to his involvement in the crime, they said.

Three persons, including a relative of a BSP MLA, were booked after the 38-year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered at the mill owned by the legislator last week.

Sameer said the woman was strangulated to death after being raped, police said.

Police are searching for other accused who are absconding.

( Source : PTI )
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