Panic gripped Khanna locality of Mahoba district following reports of human sacrifice on occasion of Ram Naumi, on Saturday. Additional Superintendent of Police(ASP) in Mahona. Dr Ramyash claimed that the body of one Virendra Raykavar(20), was found in a deserted house in Khanna locality which is away from the populated area. Some idols and material used in worshipping were found near his body. Villagers said Virendra’s family used to worship there and they use to sacrifice birds, animals in the name of worship since the starting day of Ram Naumi festival. Dr Ramyash said Virendra’s death is suspicious as there were injury marks on his body and blood stains were discovered near his lips. Police has sent the body for post-mortem and investigation is underway.
Meanwhile in another sensational case reported from Muzaffarnagar, a teenage girl, who was sexually harassed by three youths of her village on Thursday, has allegedly committed suicide by setting herself ablaze. According to reports, the 17-year-old girl set herself afire on Friday night at her house at luhari village in Charthawalpolice station rea of the district. She was rushed to hospital where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Reports said three youths had entered into her house when she was alone on Thursday and sexually harassed her. A complaint had been registered in this regard and police were on the look-out of the accused. According to the father of the girl, she was depressed following the incident and this might have led her to take the extreme step.