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Crime Against Women in Rajasthan: In a startling incident reminiscent of the Bhilwara case, a half-burned body of a woman has been discovered in the Kanota Thana area of Rajasthan's Jaipur.
The finding has sent shockwaves through the region, and the identity of the deceased remains unknown.
The police swiftly arrived at the scene upon receiving information.
At the site, Bassi ACP Phoolchand Meena and Kanota Thana Officer Bhagwan Sahay Meena, along with police personnel, have gathered.
The FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team has also been informed.
ACP Phoolchand Meena explained that around 7:30 AM on Friday (Sep 29), the partially burnt body of a woman was found on the roadside in the Papad village near Kanota.
The sight of the half-burned corpse left the locals in shock, leading to a gathering of a large crowd at the spot.
Meena further stated that the police, with the assistance of the FSL team, are collecting evidence. Initially, it seems that the body was set on fire to conceal the identity of the deceased.
The approximate age of the woman is around 25 years old. Due to half of her face being burnt, her identity has not been established.
ACP Phoolchand clarified that the murder of the woman has occurred elsewhere, and her body was then disposed of in this area.
After her murder, the body was wrapped in nylon fabric. Late at night, it was transported to the Papad village to be hidden.
He explained that the body was placed by the roadside, and set on fire using diesel or petrol w. Upon witnessing the blaze, the culprits fled the scene.
Fortunately, half of the woman's face remained unburnt, and there is a mole on the left side of her face.
The police are currently working to identify the victim and locate the perpetrators.
Regarding this incident, former MLA Jagdish Narayan Meena from Jamwa Ramgarh has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party.
He stated that the Gehlot government has made the state the number one in crimes against women.
The Gehlot government has failed in managing crime, particularly crimes against women.