Hisar, Aug 18: Haryana police arrested a girl’s father and grandfather after recovering the body of a 14-year-old from the Kishangarh canal, officials said on Tuesday. Station House Officer of Adampur, Harish, said the two men have been detained in connection with the alleged murder and the subsequent disposal of the body.
Arrests, recovery and the police case
Police identified the accused as the girl's father, Vinod, and her grandfather, Dharampal. They were taken into custody on Monday and will be produced in court, the SHO said. Officers said they received specific information that the two had killed the teenager, wrapped her body in a sack and thrown it into the Kishangarh canal near the Dhani Mohabbatpur bridge.
Acting on the inputs, the police located and recovered the girl's body from the canal. Investigating officers said preliminary inquiries indicate the motive was suspicion that the teenager had met a boy on August 9. The police allege that, driven by this suspicion, Vinod and Dharampal strangled the girl to death on the night of August 11 before disposing of the body.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 9 | Father suspected girl had met a boy, according to police inputs |
| Night of Aug 11 | Alleged strangulation of the girl |
| Aug 11 onwards | Body allegedly placed in a sack and thrown into Kishangarh canal |
| Aug 17–18 | Police recovered the body; father and grandfather arrested |
What police have said
The SHO of Adampur, Harish, told reporters that the two accused were arrested following specific information about the killing and disposal. The police said the accused would be produced before the court. Further details of charges and the police's continuing investigations were not disclosed immediately.
Legal and social context
The case involves a minor, and police procedures will be governed by provisions applicable to offences against children. The investigation will include a post-mortem to establish cause and time of death, forensic examination of the recovered sack and canal site, and recording of statements from family members and neighbours.
Cases where family members are accused of harming minors are especially sensitive and attract scrutiny from child protection agencies and the local administration. The police have not released additional information about whether child welfare or social services were involved so far.
Practical implications for residents
Local residents and parents often face difficult questions after such incidents. Police investigators routinely advise community members to report threats or suspected violence to law enforcement promptly. Complaints involving minors may also be flagged to the district child protection unit and the women and child development department for follow-up.
- Immediate steps taken: Arrest of two accused and recovery of the body from Kishangarh canal.
- Pending procedures: Post-mortem, forensic tests and formal charges to follow as investigation proceeds.
- Authorities involved: Adampur police unit and Hisar district investigators.
The police have characterised the killing as an alleged offence and are conducting further inquiries to corroborate the sequence of events and motives. No further information on the victims’ identity beyond age, or on any other family members’ involvement, has been released.
Investigations into deaths of minors typically continue with care to preserve evidence and to provide the family with legal procedures; the case will proceed through the judicial process after charges are filed and the accused appear in court.
