Hathras: Brinda Karat slams UP govt, says 'subverted justice, then recommended CBI probe'

On Sunday, CPI (M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat alleged that Uttar Presh government 'subverted justice' in Hathras incident and n recommended a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into matter. On Saturday, Uttar Presh CM Yogi ityanath ordered Hathras case to be transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). 

Speaking to ANI, Karat questioned credibility of entire investigation, ding that it's extremely important to have a court-monitored investigation.

"y (UP government) have subverted justice in this case. w, y have given it to CBI. What is credibility of entire investigation? I think it is extremely important that it should be a court-monitored investigation," Karat said.

Furr, Karat alleged that Uttar Presh government does t want to serve justice to victim's family, ding that 'issue of credibility of ityanath government and its accountability cant be diverted'.

"w with handing over case to CBI..... issue of credibility of ityanath government and its accountability cant be diverted. question is accountability of UP government and its responsibility for death of this girl? Right from beginning, y have been against justice in this case," she said.

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UP CM transfers Hathras case to CBI

On Saturday, Uttar Presh CM Yogi ityanath ordered Hathras case to be transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).  Anuncing this move in a tweet, office of Chief Minister said CM decided to hand over entire investigation into  Hathras case to CBI so that all aspects related to case are investigated thoroughly.  Chief Minister also ordered suspension of five police officers, including district's Police Superintendent (SP) Vikrant Vir for midnight funeral. A 3-member SIT is currently probing case and will submit its report within a week. 

Meanwhile,  Uttar Presh government on Sunday filed an FIR under various sections of IPC alleging criminal conspiracy to incite violence via incident.

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Hathras case

Reports until Friday stated that 19-year-old woman h been gangraped by four upper-caste men in Hathras on September 14 in a field, leaving her in a critical condition. When her condition worsened, she was referred to AIIMS but was mitted to Safdarjung hospital in Delhi last Monday with spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and cuts in her tongue. She succumbed at around 3 am on Tuesday. case is currently subject of a huge amount of protest, with political parties also involved. 

 autopsy report said cause of death of victim was trauma due to a neck injury and didn't mention rape, following which UP G h contended same. Videos of victim's mor as well as original complaint said she h been strangled and named person who did it, t mentioning rape.

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