Overview

• 18-year-old Sonia Akhter was found dead under a cliff in Budhal village after receiving a phone call and leaving her home on May 23.
• A post-mortem was conducted by a board of doctors in Rajouri on May 24 to determine the cause of death.
• Family members and locals staged a peaceful protest at Budhal’s main chowk, alleging foul play and demanding a thorough investigation.
• Superintendent of Police Wajahat Hussain assured protesters that the police have developed vital leads and are expediting the investigation.
• The protest concluded peacefully after the SP’s assurances, but the community remains vigilant for updates on the case.