Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has accused the BJP of politicising the Kanhaiya Lal murder case of Udaipur while failing to ensure swift justice through the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, was hacked to death allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz Attari and Ghouse Mohammed at his shop on June 28, 2022.Taking to X on Wednesday, Gehlot wrote that three years have passed since the tragic murder in Udaipur, yet the case remains pending in the NIA Court in Jaipur.“The Rajasthan police demonstrated remarkable efficiency by apprehending the criminals within four hours of the crime. However, the NIA took over the case the same night, and since then, progress has been disappointingly slow,” Gehlot said.Gehlot emphasised that Kanhaiya Lal’s family stated that the case was not being fast-tracked. The former CM pointed out several procedural delays in the trial, including the transfer of the CBI Court judge who held additional charge of the NIA Court, resulting in no hearings for the past six months. Addressing the support provided to the victim’s family, Gehlot clarified that the previous state govt under Congress had given Rs 50 lakh in compensation and secured govt jobs for both sons of Kanhaiya Lal. He accused the BJP of spreading misinformation by claiming only Rs 5 lakh was provided to the victim family. “Had the case remained with the Rajasthan police, we would have ensured conviction during our govt’s tenure. The BJP’s approach suggests they’re more interested in political mileage than justice,” Gehlot wrote.
Kanhaiya Lal murder: Gehlot slams BJP, NIA over delay in justice | Jaipur News
