DEADLOCK ENDS IN BARMER AFTER 24 HRS, DECEASED BODY CREMATED

Barmer: In Barmer dalit woman rape and murder case, the deadlock ended after 24 hours late on Saturday night. After which family members gave consent for a post-mortem and early on Sunday morning the body was cremated. Balotra’s additional district collector Ashwin Panwar confirmed the report.

It is mentioned here that earlier, soon after the death of the woman, the victim’s family refused to take her body home, accusing the police of laxity and demanding strict action against erring officials. They submitted a memorandum demanding compensation of Rs 1 cr, govt jobs and suspension of the circle officer of Pachpadra and circle inspector of Balotra PS.

The incident triggered the tension after the locals called a day bandh of Balotra on Sunday. Amid the tense situation, Barmer district collector Lok Bandhu Yadav, SP Digant Anand reached Balotra.

After which with special permission from the district magistrate, a post-mortem was conducted on Saturday night at MGH hospital in Jodhpur and the deceased’s body was brought to Balotra on Sunday early morning.

Ashwin Panwar said that district officials and administration have assured maximum financial help to the family under various government run welfare schemes.