Mahila Congress seeks fresh probe into Hathras case, cites revelations in new documentary
The All India Mahila Congress is calling for a renewed investigation into the 2020 Hathras gangrape case, citing new evidence from a documentary. AIMC president Alka Lamba highlighted systemic failures and alleged cover-ups by authorities. She emphasized the need for accountability and support for the victim's family, who continue to face challenges.
- ▪The AIMC demands a reopening of the Hathras case investigation based on revelations from the documentary 'Hathras 16 Days'.
- ▪Alka Lamba accused the Uttar Pradesh police and administration of compromising crucial evidence during the initial investigation.
- ▪The documentary suggests that delays in evidence collection weakened the prosecution's case, leading to the acquittal of three accused.
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The All India Mahila Congress (AIMC) on Thursday ( demanded a reopening of the probe into the 2020 Hathras gangrape and death case, citing revelations made in a recently released documentary, Hathras 16 Days, which it claimed exposed “systemic failures” and an alleged cover-up by the Uttar Pradesh administration and police.Addressing a press conference, AIMC president Alka Lamba alleged that the documentary raised “serious and disturbing questions” over the conduct of the police, district administration and the State government during the investigation. Acquittal of three accused in Hathras rape-murder case shows 'shoddy' probe by Uttar Pradesh police: CongressRecalling the case, Ms.
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