THE last rites of the 23-year-old Unnao rape victim, who succumbed to her burn injuries in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, were performed at her native village here on Sunday amidst tight security arrangements. She was laid to rest in the fields belonging to her family, where the mausoleum (mazaar) of her grandparents is situated.

 

A large number of local residents and officials were present. Villagers from all walks of life paid their respects to the departed soul before the body was taken for the last rites. Samajwadi Party leaders, UP Cabinet Ministers Swami Prasad Maurya and Kamal Rani Varun were also present. Maurya said, “The Government is with the aggrieved family.” Kamal Rani Varun, said, “The slogan of Beti Padhao, Beti Bachaao is meaningful. We stand with the aggrieved family in the hour of grief and will ensure that the accused get stringent punishment.” On the other hand, Samajwadi Party MLC Sunil Singh  Sajan expressed concern over the law and order situation.