The train driver, upon witnessing the horrific event, promptly informed railway officials. This set off a series of actions, including the arrival of the Fatehganj East and Miranpur Katra police at the scene. However, confusion and a delay ensued due to a jurisdictional dispute between the two police stations, sparking significant unrest among local Hindu organizations.

Frustrated by the perceived inaction, these groups staged a protest at the East police station late into the night, vociferously demanding the immediate arrest of the complainant. This display of community anger underscores the high emotions surrounding this tragic event and the urgent call for justice.

Reacting to the outcry, the police rapidly escalated their efforts. They tightened the investigation around the complainant involved in the incident, actively interrogating him to ascertain his role and gather crucial evidence. High-ranking officials, including IG Bareilly Range Dr. Rakesh Singh and SSP Bareilly Ghule Sushil Chandrabhan, were promptly at the scene, directing the police to execute decisive and effective actions.

A police spokesperson confirmed via a tweet that a formal report of the incident had been registered and further actions were being pursued diligently. Notably, significant voices within the community, such as Hindu Jagran Manch District President Arun Fauji and VHP leader Himanshu Patel, have vocalized a strong demand for severe punishment against the complainant implicated in this tragic case, highlighting the broader communal impact and the thirst for accountability.

Further complicating the immediate response to the tragedy was the ongoing jurisdictional dispute between the Miranpur Katra and Fatehganj East police stations. This dispute reportedly caused a 12-hour delay in case processing, during which the victim's grieving family, led by a distraught mother, found themselves shuttled between different police posts in their quest for help. This period of bureaucratic inertia, during a time of intense personal trauma for the family, only intensified the community's frustration and sorrow.

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Hindu Community Leaders Demand Action as Post-Mortem Concludes

The post-mortem examination of the deceased student's body was conducted in Shahjahanpur, a necessary procedure to determine the exact cause of death and gather forensic evidence crucial for the ongoing investigation.

CO Faridpur Gaurav Singh, overseeing the case, confirmed that actions would be based on the family's allegations and that a report would be registered promptly. He also confirmed the detention of one suspect involved in the case, signaling initial progress in the legal process. Despite these developments, there was a notable delay in official responses; Miranpur Katra police, responsible for sending the body for post-mortem three hours after the discovery, were initially reluctant to register the case. This delay exacerbated tensions and led to further community unrest.

After the completion of the post-mortem at seven in the evening, the grieving family transported the body back to the Fatehganj East police station, where it was placed in a car outside the station. This act was a silent but potent display of the family's demand for justice and the urgent need for official acknowledgment and action.

The situation escalated when key community leaders arrived at the scene. Among them were Kunwar Deepak Thakur, the District President of Karni Sena; Vinod Rathore from the Cow Protection Association; and Satyapriya Sharma, the Mandal President of Rashtriya Hindu Mahasabha. Their presence and the slogans they raised underscored the community's growing impatience with the perceived inadequacies of the police response.

As the crowd's unrest grew, CO Faridpur Gaurav Singh arrived at the station to address the community leaders and the victim's family. Following the discussions, the police assured the assembly that a murder case would be officially registered at the Fatehganj East police station by 10 pm. However, despite this assurance, the report was not filed as promised, further fueling the frustration and distrust among the community members.

Final Ordeals and Community Upheaval Following Tragic Incident

In the wake of the tragic death of a local student, the response by the police has been marred by perceived indifference and procedural mismanagement, which has significantly intensified the community's grief and frustration. The bereaved family, caught in a bureaucratic limbo, found themselves shuttling between two police stations, with the deceased student's body in tow, reflecting a grim image of the systemic issues at hand. "Police had no sympathy with the family and they were just trying to avoid the situation, throwing responsibility on others," became a common sentiment among the distressed family members and local residents.

After hours of being passed between the Fatehganj East and Meeranpur Katra police stations without any resolution, the family's patience wore thin. In a desperate plea for attention and action, they placed the student's body on the road, creating a poignant scene of protest. This act of public grief catalyzed the Karni Sena and other community members to intensify their demonstrations, surrounding the police station, demanding justice and accountability from the authorities.

It was under this pressure that the Fatehganj East police finally registered a case and proceeded with the necessary steps to send the body for a post-mortem examination. During this tumultuous time, the student's family members who were present at the station voiced serious allegations against the accused, further highlighting the dire need for a thorough and sensitive handling of the case.

The Accused Also Attacked the Student's Family with a Knife

In Meeranpur Katra, the situation escalated further when an attempt to detain the accused led to violence. "The student's mother told that when an attempt was made to catch the accused, he also attacked her with a knife," illustrating the dangerous and volatile nature of the accused. This incident not only endangered the family but also demonstrated the severe implications of the accused's continued threat.

In the midst of handling the immediate aftermath of the murder, the local railway authorities were also involved. Katra Railway Station Superintendent Mohammad Hanif reported that the loco pilot of a train had alerted them about the incident, which led to temporary disruptions in railway operations. "Then the Champaran Express coming on the up line was stopped at Miranpur Katra railway station. Trains started operating at 11:40 pm," he detailed. The body, unfortunately, lay at the scene for an extended period due to the ongoing jurisdictional dispute, further complicating the response.

The prolonged delay in proper custodial transfer of the body, which did not occur until around 2 o'clock, reflects a critical lapse in coordinated police action and respect for the deceased and her family. Once the body was finally taken into custody, it was sent to Shahjahanpur for post-mortem to advance the investigation process.

In the aftermath, CO Faridpur Gaurav Singh made a statement indicating the next steps: "The student's mother has been asked to submit a complaint. Whatever complaint is received, a case will be registered accordingly." This statement suggests an opening for procedural advancement but also highlights the need for the police to actively facilitate a supportive and responsive legal process for the victim's family.

This sequence of events has not only revealed the deep flaws in local law enforcement's response mechanisms but also ignited a powerful community response demanding justice and systemic reform to prevent such failures in the future.