Dehradun, the capital which is considered peaceful and safe, is shaken by the continuous murders these days. The fourth murder incident in just 14 days has created an atmosphere of panic in the city. The latest case is of a businessman being shot dead in broad daylight outside the Tibetan Market, which has raised serious questions on the functioning of the police and security arrangements.
Earlier on February 2, the Gunjan murder case had created a sensation in the famous Dulha Bazaar area of the city. At around 11 in the morning, a young man named Akash killed Gunjan by hitting her with a chapapan on her neck. The police took prompt action and arrested the accused, formed a special investigation team and filed the charge sheet in record time.
Stirred by one murder after another
Apart from this, on January 31, 30-year-old Preeti Rawat was shot dead by her live-in partner Suresh Gupta in Shivaji Nagar, Rishikesh. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused committed the crime due to marital dispute and not getting a house after selling the property. The police arrested the accused from Saharanpur within 36 hours.
Similarly, on January 29, Manisha Tomar, a class 12 student, was murdered with a sharp weapon in Vikasnagar area of Dehradun district. The body of an 18-year-old student was found in the bushes on the banks of Shakti Canal in Dhalipur. This incident shocked the entire district. These continuous incidents have created a feeling of fear and insecurity in the minds of common people.
Questions raised on law and order
Incidents of murder in broad daylight in busy areas of the city indicate that criminals are committing crimes without fear. Although the police have taken prompt action in most of the cases and arrested the accused, the increasing frequency of crimes is raising serious questions on law and order. Citizens demand that security arrangements and patrolling in the capital should be further strengthened, so that people’s confidence can be restored.