Ruchika Chauhan, a Kotkhai resident settled in Sydney. In the petition, Chauhan has questioned the safety of women in Himachal, besides demanding impartial probe to nab the real culprits. Chauhan appreciated police efforts to unravel the murder but simultaneously questioned investigations into murder that led to public outrage. Hooliganism, drug and alcohol abuse, drink-driving, fights; and now, rape and murder; is increasingly common,” wrote Ruchika. ( In the earlier version of the copy, it was incorrectly mentioned that the online petitioner, Ruchika Chauhan, is settled in Melbourne.

Source: Hindustan Times July 17, 2017 04:18 UTC