Overview
- Rahul Gandhi met Hariom Valmiki’s relatives in Fatehpur for roughly 25–30 minutes and pledged legal and practical support.
- He alleged officials threatened the family and restricted their movement, while the victim’s brother later told reporters the administration had not stopped them and said the government was helping.
- A video released hours before the visit showed a family member saying they were satisfied with arrests and assistance and asking leaders not to politicise the death, yet relatives went on to meet Gandhi and some thanked him.
- Police say about 14 accused have been arrested, including the main suspect held after an October 10 encounter, and several policemen were suspended over alleged lapses.
- Ahead of the visit, the state issued an offer letter appointing sister Kusum as a contractual staff nurse and authorities cited financial aid to the family, as political tension grew over posters urging leaders to stay away.