CV Anand calls on the community to end the salvage practice of targeting inter-faith couples

City Police Commissioner Mr.CV Anand met the bereaved the family members of Neeraj Panwar, who was murdered  allegedly  over his inter-caste  marriage. CP  expressed deep grief  and assured them of stringent action against the murderers by ensuring expeditious investigation and trial in the case.

The incident happened on 10 days ago   when Neeraj  was travelling on a motorbike.The attackers brutally killed him by assaulting with stones and knives. City police team has deployed special teams and arrested Nine  persons who were involved in this crime.

Since the incident has erupted mild tensions between two communities,  CP Anand  conveyed a meeting with the elders of  both communities  at the  Conference Hall of Shahinayatgunj  Police Station. 

The community members were clearly  told to stop targeting each other and to end up the savage practice of resorting to attacks on inter-faith couples.  He urged the elders of the community to ensure peace and harmony prevails. Police  warned the erring youngsters and the parents were told to keep a tab  on the activities.

“The scourge of so-called honour killings is a threat to humanity and love. This heinous crimes destroys   the  happiness,  wealth and future of both families. Apart from law enforcement agencies, it is high  time civil society and organisations work to bring out substantial change in the thinking of the ignorant groups  to mitigate this evil in course of time.” Said CP Anand.

“We will liaison with court officials to expedite the trials through  fast track court and ensure conviction is achieved at the earliest.” he added.

Sri.DS Chauhan IPS Addl.CP. L&O, Sri.Joel Daviss IPS DCP  West Zone  and other officers -were present.