The Hisar Police have registered an FIR against police officers involved in the alleged killing of a Dalit youth named Ganesh. His family and supporters had been protesting for 11 days, demanding justice and accountability.

Authorities filed the case on July 17 under sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

🗨️ Rahul Gandhi’s Tweet Adds Pressure on Authorities

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a post on social media, blaming the BJP and RSS for not valuing Bahujan lives. His tweet drew national attention to the case and increased pressure on the state government.

After the tweet and a direct meeting with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh, Ganesh’s family finally agreed to perform the cremation.

⚖️ Police File FIR at Family’s Request

Ganesh’s family had one main demand: take legal action against the police responsible. Following their request, the Hisar Police registered an FIR and started the investigation. This step gave the family some relief after days of protest.

🚔 Police Post to Stay After Local Residents Protest Relocation

Officials had planned to relocate the police chowki in the 12 Quarters locality due to lack of space. But when local residents and shopkeepers raised objections, the police cancelled the move.

SP Shashank Kumar Sawan explained that the department wanted a site with better infrastructure, but after hearing the public’s concerns, they decided to keep the post in its current place.

📰 Key Highlights

• Police registered an FIR against officers linked to Ganesh’s death.

• Family ended the protest after meeting with the Chief Minister.

• Rahul Gandhi’s social media post brought national focus to the issue.

• Police decided not to relocate the local post after community resistance.