Delhi Police must not yield to political pressure in NE youth murder case

The Aam Aadmi Party appeals to the Delhi Police to conduct an impartial and thorough probe into the murder of Akha Salouni, who hailed from Manipur, so that the real cause of the crime can be established.

News reports appearing in some newspapers suggest that one of the accused arrested in the case is a close relative of a prominent Delhi BJP leader and since the Delhi Police reports directly to union home ministry, therefore the apprehension of undue influence to dilute the case cannot be ruled out.

What is more disturbing is that BJP leaders are already giving statements to show the gruesome incident as a case of road rage, which is completely uncalled for, since the case is at investigation stage.

The union minister of state for home, Mr Kiren Rijiju, has informed the Lok Sabha that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe Salouni’s murder. This is a step in the right direction provided the SIT is able to arrive at a right conclusion and pinpoint the exact cause of murder.

It is shocking that a large number of BJP workers have been trying to gather outside the Kotla Mubarakpur Police Station without any reason and such irresponsible behavior is only hampering the investigations.

The onus of maintaining peace and order lies squarely with the BJP’s central government and it should take all steps necessary to restore the confidence of the people from the North East living in the national capital.

There has to be a zero tolerance policy towards such unacceptable behavior since people from all parts of the country, residing in Delhi are its pride.

Delhi, being the national capital must set an example for peaceful co-existence and harmony. There is no place for elements trying to spread hatred against people belonging to any particular part of the country.  (ENDS)