Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Punjab, Haryana HC ask to find Murthal rape culprits
  • India

    Punjab, Haryana HC ask to find Murthal rape culprits

    Written by
    Vaneet Randhawa
    Edited by
    NewsBytes Desk
    Last updated on Jan 20, 2017, 10:47 am
    Punjab, Haryana HC ask to find Murthal rape culprits
  • Taking into consideration the statements of few witnesses and the recovery of women's undergarments, the Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that the rapes had taken place at Murthal in February.

    The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was asked to take over the case.

    The case is set to come up for hearing on 28th February, 2017.

  • In this article
    Reports of gang-rapes in Murthal shame Haryana Punjab and Haryana HC take cognizance of Murthal-rape reports Haryana government denies mass rapes in Murthal 3-woman committee to probe Murthal assaults Truckers say 'women were molested' in Murthal Woman files FIR, says was gang-raped in Murthal Haryana police denies Murthal rapes; Congress demands President's rule Haryana Police adds gangrape charges to FIR in Murthal incident SIT: No proof of rapes during Jat-agitation Punjab, Haryana HC ask to find Murthal rape culprits
  • 24 Feb 2016

    Reports of gang-rapes in Murthal shame Haryana

    Reports of gang-rapes in Murthal shame Haryana
  • In the backdrop of the violent Jat protests that shook Haryana, reports claimed that vehicles with women riders were allegedly halted on the national highway near Murthal and the womenfolk were dragged out into the nearby fields and abused.

    Though the police called the reports 'rumours', eyewitnesses claimed that at least 10 women were sexually violated.

    Moreover, the families were asked to keep silent.

  • Investigation

    Punjab and Haryana HC take cognizance of Murthal-rape reports

    Punjab and Haryana HC take cognizance of Murthal-rape reports
  • Taking suo-motu cognizance of the media report that many women were allegedly raped at a highway in Murthal during the Jat stir, the Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the Haryana DGP and Home Secretary to relinquish separate comprehensive reports on this incident.

    The court said that if the reports were true, the assailants could not be left scot-free.

  • Information

    Haryana government denies mass rapes in Murthal

  • The state government described the media reports as "totally false, misleading and not based on facts."

  • 27 Feb 2016

    3-woman committee to probe Murthal assaults

    3-woman committee to probe Murthal assaults
  • The Haryana government formed a three-member committee commanded by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Dr Rajshree Singh and two women deputy superintendents of police to investigate the alleged gang-rapes near Murthal.

    The committee was formed after women's clothing was found in various spots near Murthal.

    The clothes were sent for further forensic tests to ascertain the gang-rape claims.

  • 28 Feb 2016

    Truckers say 'women were molested' in Murthal

    Truckers say 'women were molested' in Murthal
  • 3 truck drivers came forward claiming that they had witnessed "women being dragged and molested by Jat agitators in Murthal".

    However, the team of women police officers who visited the site of alleged gang-rapes said that "no eyewitness or victim had turned up before it."

    The truckers asserted that "policemen in plain clothes" were putting pressure on them asking them to remain silent.

  • 28 Feb 2016

    Woman files FIR, says was gang-raped in Murthal

    Woman files FIR, says was gang-raped in Murthal
  • 6 days after the news of Murthal gang-rapes started doing rounds, a woman came forward and lodged an FIR.

    The woman told the Haryana Police that she had been pulled out of the car and raped on 22nd February night.

    The woman also named her brother-in-law as one of the 9 rapists.

    The police are looking at the angle of family dispute too.

  • 1 Mar 2016

    Haryana police denies Murthal rapes; Congress demands President's rule

    Haryana police denies Murthal rapes; Congress demands President's rule
    Credits:
  • In the status report it submitted in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Haryana police remained steadfast in denying the assertions of gangrape by the Jat demonstrators in Murthal in Sonepat district.

    Meanwhile, Congress rebuffed the report filed by the Haryana Police.

    Kumari Selja from Congress demanded that President's rule be imposed in the state as the state lacked 'law and order'.

  • 12 Apr 2016

    Haryana Police adds gangrape charges to FIR in Murthal incident

    Haryana Police adds gangrape charges to FIR in Murthal incident
  • Haryana Police added gang rape charges to the Murthal FIR after 3 women declared that they had been raped in Murthal near Delhi during the height of Jat riots in February.

    Of these 3, 2 women sent anonymous letters with details of rapes and a third sent an audio recording.

    The police for the first time were forced to admit that women were raped.

  • 03 Dec 2016

    SIT: No proof of rapes during Jat-agitation

    SIT: No proof of rapes during Jat-agitation
  • The initial findings of the SIT probing the rape allegations during the Jat agitation in Murthal said they have found no evidence; investigators said that so far, it appeared that most of the stories were fabricated.

    They said they did uncover cases of molestation, theft and arson.

    They clarified that despite efforts they found no victims who came forward with complaints.

  • 20 Jan 2017

    Punjab, Haryana HC ask to find Murthal rape culprits

    Punjab, Haryana HC ask to find Murthal rape culprits
  • Taking into consideration the statements of few witnesses and the recovery of women's undergarments, the Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that the rapes had taken place at Murthal in February.

    The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was asked to take over the case.

    The case is set to come up for hearing on 28th February, 2017.

Latest News
  • NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter will soon have paywalls, and more
    NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter will soon have paywalls, and more
    Science
  • Volkswagen Virtus spotted in India, testing parts for Vento replacement
    Volkswagen Virtus spotted in India, testing parts for Vento replacement
    Auto
  • Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.07 million with 16K+ new cases
    Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.07 million with 16K+ new cases
    India
  • 'Mumbai Saga' trailer: A screaming John locks horns with Emraan
    'Mumbai Saga' trailer: A screaming John locks horns with Emraan
    Entertainment
  • Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg pens 'open love letter' to fiance
    Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg pens 'open love letter' to fiance
    Entertainment
Related Timelines
  • Sexually exploited 5,000+ times over decade, Hyderabad woman files complaint
    Sexually exploited 5,000+ times over decade, Hyderabad woman files complaint
    India
Trending Topics
ISRO Vaccine Farmers Protest Bharat Bandh
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Flipkart Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Yoga Honda Batman
Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota Fashion Tips Farmers Protest
Mercedes Barcelona La Liga Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Bharat Bandh Deadpool
Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Premier League
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021