CHANDIGARH: The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder case has taken a new turn as two more suspects have been apprehended by the authorities on Monday. Abhay Singh Chautala, the INLD Secretary General, has meanwhile demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, expressing scepticism about the government’s involvement.
Chautala’s Allegations And Demand for CBI Probe
Abhay Chautala asserted that the murder was a result of a premeditated conspiracy, referring to it as a “contract killing.” He labels Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder as a political assassination, pointing fingers at BJP office bearers. Chautala demands a thorough investigation by the CBI, supervised by a sitting judge, expressing a lack of trust in the government’s handling of the case. INLD Secretary General Abhay Singh Chautala said, “This entire matter should be investigated by the CBI under the monitoring by a sitting judge. We fully trust our Police. But we don’t trust the Government. So, we had demanded a CBI investigation. An Adjournment Motion was given in the Assembly today, regarding the same. This was discussed in the Assembly. The Members questioned the Government about the law & order in the state…I spoke with the SP just now, and he told me that two people have been arrested & all the other people against whom the FIR has been registered will be arrested at the earliest…I still say that this murder has been orchestrated. This is a political murder. The names mentioned by the members of the family are all BJP office bearers. Anil Vij also said that the people against whom FIR has been registered are all BJP people. This is a political matter…Arrest all those whose names have been mentioned in the FIR, question them, and publish everything. So that nobody dares to do this again.”
Haryana Government Relents To CBI Inquiry
In response to mounting pressure, Haryana’s Home Minister Anil Vij conceded to the demand for a CBI probe into Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder. Vij ensures that the culprits will face severe consequences, emphasizing the ongoing police investigation. In the State Assembly, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said, “Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder case will be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The accused of this murder case will not be spared and the strictest action will be taken. Police is investigating this matter.”
Family Says No Post-Mortem Until Arrests
Nafe Singh Rathee’s family, adamant about justice, refuses to permit the post-mortem until all the accused are arrested. Jitendra Rathee, the deceased’s son, suspects the involvement of local BJP leaders in his father’s murder and criticizes the lack of security despite repeated requests.
Investigation And FIR
The Haryana police register a case against four individuals in connection with the murder. Five teams, including two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), are deployed to apprehend the accused. The investigation involves collecting physical and scientific evidence, examining CCTV footage, and scrutinizing a suspected vehicle.
Abhay Chautala placed the blame on the BJP-led government for Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder, questioning the motives behind not providing security despite acknowledging potential threats. He challenges the government’s attempt to shift responsibility by mentioning the Lawrance gang, demanding transparency in the investigation.
The incident has sparked political tensions, with the call for a CBI inquiry gaining momentum as the case unfolds.