Woman living with married man attacked, throat slit after Khap ruling in Jharkhand
A woman who was living as a second wife of a married man was found grievously injured in a forest in Jharkhand's Simdega . The woman, identified as Meera Tirkey from Odisha, was discovered with her throat slit, allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon, and left to die in the jungle.Preliminary police investigations suggest the attack was the fallout of a khap panchayat's brutal diktat. Meera was reportedly living as the second wife of a local man named Bagey. Their relationship had triggered frequent disputes within the family. On Tuesday, a panchayat was held in the village to 'resolve' the matter.advertisement'Khap panchayats' are a traditional, community-based system of governance, in which elders from a particular gotra (clan) or community informally resolve disputes and regulate social behaviour. While not officially recognised by the government, khap panchayats exert significant social influence and can enforce their decisions.
According to local accounts, after the khap panchayat meeting, Meera was physically assaulted and her throat was slit before she was dumped in the forest.Police reached the spot after receiving a tip-off and rushed her to a hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.'This appears to be a case linked to a Talibani decision taken by the village panchayat,' said police officials, adding that a thorough probe is underway.Speaking to India Today, Simdega Superintendent of Police Mohammed Arshi said: 'Few have informed that the panchayat had passed a Tuglaki farman (tyrannical order), but it is yet to be verified. Prima facie, our priority was to ensure proper treatment for the victim. Yes, we have formed a team to arrest the culprit and the matter will be investigated.'Deputy Superintendent of Police Ranveer Singh added, 'The woman is undergoing treatment and the husband is absconding. Two police teams have been formed to arrest him. The guilty will not be spared under any circumstance. The law will take its course.'Must Watch
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