Uttarakhand: A young woman was raped and murdered in Uttarkashi. Instead of handing over the body to the family, the police performed the last rites themselves

A tragic incident has emerged from Uttarkashi district, shocking the entire state. 24-year-old Pooja Negi, a resident of Kamad village, was raped and then brutally murdered. But even more serious questions have been raised about police negligence. Instead of handing over the body to the family, the police themselves cremated it.

A young woman was raped and murdered in Uttarkashi!

Following the death of 24-year-old Pooja Negi under suspicious circumstances, her family has leveled serious allegations against the police. They claim that she was first raped and then murdered. They also allege that after the incident, instead of handing over the body to the family, the police themselves cremated her. The family alleges that this action is part of an attempt to destroy evidence.

Instead of handing over the body to the family, the police performed the last rites themselves

The deceased’s brother, Santosh Negi, says that instead of providing justice, the police are harassing the family. He stated that he will now fight for justice in the High Court.

Public anger on social media

This issue is rapidly going viral on social media. Public anger can be clearly seen. Serious questions are being raised across the state regarding the safety of women and the accountability of the police.

Given the sensitivity of the matter, people are now demanding that the government and administration conduct an impartial and transparent investigation into the incident so that the truth can be revealed and the culprits can be punished severely.

What did the police say?

The police say that the deceased woman had run away from home in 2024. Since then, the family had not filed a report with the police. Recently, the police found the woman’s body. Believing it to be unclaimed, the police cremated it.