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Guntur murder: NCW seeks impartial probe

VIJAYAWADA: Taking suo moto cognizance of BTech student N Ramya’s murder in Guntur, National Women Commission (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma on Tuesday wrote to DGP D Gautam Sawang, seeking an impartial inquiry into the case.

Sharma sought the DGP to take necessary steps to curb atrocities against women and ensure their safety. The NCW expressed its shock and sought an action taken report regarding the case at an early date.

The incident took place on August 15 when Sasi Krishna, a mechanic, stabbed Ramya to death at Pedakakani road in Guntur.

Within eight hours, the police identified the attacker and arrested Sasi Krishna at Narasaraopet. During interrogation, police found that Sasi Krishna had planned the murder after Ramya, who got acquainted with him on Instagram, repeatedly shunned him citing his ‘attitude’.

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