Leaders Condemn Toddler’s Murder in Aligarh, Demand Swift Action

Leaders across the Indian political space have demanded swift action towards bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Days after the brutal murder of a two-and-a-half year old girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh, the police has taken up the case under the National Security Act (NSA) after widespread outrage across the country.

From politicians, to actors alike have condemned the incident, after the mutilated body of the two-and-a-half year old girl was found in a garbage dump in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh. Initial probe indicated that the killing was a fallout of a monetary dispute.

Two people have been arrested in the matter and five police officers have been suspended in the matter, Aligarh SSP Akash Kulhary said.

Here’s how politicians across the nation reacted:

UP Has Shocked & Disturbed Me: Rahul Gandhi

The horrific murder of a little girl in Aligarh, UP has shocked and disturbed me. How can any human being treat a child with such brutality? This terrible crime must not go unpunished. The UP police must act swiftly to bring the killers to justice.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 7, 2019

What Has Become of Us?: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The brutal murder in Aligarh is yet another inhuman, unspeakable crime against an innocent child. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain her parents must feel. What has become of us?

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) June 7, 2019

Angry and Disturbed: Congress

We are angry & outraged at the gruesome murder of a three-year-old child in Aligarh. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family during this time of grief.

We hope that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are swiftly brought to justice by the Govt.https://t.co/3GJtXkpPI1

— Congress (@INCIndia) June 7, 2019

Demand Swift Actions from UP Govt: Mayawati

साथ ही अलीगढ़ में 2 साल की मासूम बच्ची के साथ नृशंस व्यवहार व हत्या अति-शर्मनाक व दुःखद। यूपी सरकार तुरन्त कानून का राज स्थापित करने के लिए सख्त कार्रवाई करके दोषियों को सलाखों के पीछे भेजे।

— Mayawati (@Mayawati) June 7, 2019

Reflective of Failure as a Nation: Abhishek Singhvi