ROHTAK: Haryana Police on Monday arrested one accused in connection with the murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal, whose body was found inside a suitcase near a highway in Rohtak on March 1.
According to police officials, the investigation led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect involved in the crime.
Further details regarding the accused and the motive behind the murder are yet to be disclosed.
Also read: Woman Congress worker’s body found in suitcase in Rohtak
Mother refuses last rites, alleges party’s role in Himani Narwal’s murder
Himani’s body was discovered inside a suitcase near Sampla bus stand in Rohtak on Saturday morning, three days after she went missing. According to the police, she had been living alone at her ancestral home in Vijayanagar, Rohtak, for the past five months and had attended a wedding last week.
Earlier in the day, Savita Devi reached the mortuary ahead of Himani’s postmortem and expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation. She also raised suspicions about the role of Congress members, claiming her daughter’s success had made her a target. "Some people were envious of her progress," she alleged, adding that she would not allow Himani’s last rites until the culprits were arrested.
Also read: 'Election and party claimed my daughter's life,' says family
CCTV footage under scrutiny
SHO Bijender Singh of Sampla police station stated that CCTV footage from National Highway-9, covering the 25-km stretch between Rohtak and Rohad toll plaza, is being examined. Surveillance footage from hotels and roadside eateries is also under review to track the perpetrators. Additionally, police are analyzing CCTV cameras along the route between Himani’s home and Sampla bus stand.
Also read: Mother refuses last rites; suspects party involvement
Himani’s political journey
Savita Devi recalled that Himani had walked alongside Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, but after the elections, she became disillusioned with politics. "Now, the party is ignoring her," she claimed.
She also revealed a tragic family history, stating that her elder son was murdered in 2011 and justice was never served. "To protect my second son, I sent him to a BSF camp," she added.

Adblock test (Why?)