Delhi seethes after hit-and-run horror

Protests have gripped Delhi after the horrific hit-and-run case in which a 20-year-old woman was killed. On Tuesday, many led by AAP demanded the resignation of Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena for trying to cover up the matter

FP Staff January 03, 2023 18:48:18 IST
A huge crowd was seen gathered outside Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena’s residence at Civil Lines on Tuesday to protest the killing of a 20-year-old woman, identified as Anjali Singh, in the area after she was dragged by a car, Image credit: PTI
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A huge crowd was seen gathered outside Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena’s residence at Civil Lines on Tuesday to protest the killing of a 20-year-old woman, identified as Anjali Singh, in the area after she was dragged by a car, Image credit: PTI
As preventive measures, the Delhi police resorted to water cannons in order to disperse the protesters outside the Lieutenant Governor’s residence. Image credits: PTI
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As preventive measures, the Delhi police resorted to water cannons in order to disperse the protesters outside the Lieutenant Governor’s residence. Image credits: PTI
Yesterday, family members of the victim and supporters were also seen protesting outside Sultanpuri police station. The protesters also blocked the road at the site of the accident demanding swift action. Image credit: PTI
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Yesterday, family members of the victim and supporters were also seen protesting outside Sultanpuri police station. The protesters also blocked the road at the site of the accident demanding swift action. Image credit: PTI
Protesters were seen shouting slogans and holding placards demanding the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena. Image credit: @simmiyadav_aap/Twitter
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Protesters were seen shouting slogans and holding placards demanding the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena. Image credit: @simmiyadav_aap/Twitter
Addressing the media, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that one of the accused is a BJP member. The ruling party has also accused L-G Saxena and senior officials of Delhi Police of deliberately concealing this information. Image credit: PTI
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Addressing the media, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that one of the accused is a BJP member. The ruling party has also accused L-G Saxena and senior officials of Delhi Police of deliberately concealing this information. Image credit: PTI
According to a senior police official, the victim’s two-wheeler was hit by a car and her body was dragged for around 12 kilometres from outer Delhi’s Sultanpuri to Kanjhawala on 1 January. All five accused have been booked under Sections 279, 304 and 304A of the IPC. Image credit: PTI
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According to a senior police official, the victim’s two-wheeler was hit by a car and her body was dragged for around 12 kilometres from outer Delhi’s Sultanpuri to Kanjhawala on 1 January. All five accused have been booked under Sections 279, 304 and 304A of the IPC. Image credit: PTI
All five occupants of the car were arrested and sent to three-day remand custody. The preliminary autopsy report suggests the victim did not receive any injuries in her private parts, indicating no sexual abuse. Image credit: ANI
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All five occupants of the car were arrested and sent to three-day remand custody. The preliminary autopsy report suggests the victim did not receive any injuries in her private parts, indicating no sexual abuse. Image credit: ANI