Three Arrested in Ayodhya for Brutal Murder of Dalit Woman

The 22-year-old woman's gang rape and murder have sparked political outrage and demands for justice in Uttar Pradesh.

The victim, a 22-year-old Dalit woman, was reported missing on January 27, and her disrobed body was found in a canal on February 1 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Three suspects—Digvijay Singh, Vijay Sahu, and Hariram Kori—have been arrested and confessed to committing the crime under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
Political leaders, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad, have condemned the incident, calling it a failure of law enforcement and demanding swift justice.
The victim's family alleges gang rape, and her body showed signs of brutal violence, including gouged eyes and deep wounds; a post-mortem report is awaited to confirm further details.
The case has drawn national attention, with protests and criticism of the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over its handling of crimes against Dalits.