Leaders condemn killing of tailor in Rajasthan, demand strict action
The Hindu
Leaders across the political spectrum have come out strongly against the gruesome murder of 40-year-old Kanhaiya Lal by one, identified as Riyaz
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, said he is deeply shocked by the heinous killing of a tailor in Udaipur and called for immediate punishment for those spreading terror through such brutality.
Mr. Gandhi's reaction came after two men slit the throat of the tailor in Udaipur on Tuesday, saying in a video posted on social media that they avenged an insult to Islam and triggering communal tension in the Rajasthan city.
"I am deeply shocked by the heinous killing in Udaipur. Brutality in the name of religion cannot be tolerated. Those spreading terror through such brutality should be punished immediately," the Congress leader said in a tweet in Hindi.
"All of us have to defeat hatred together. I appeal to everyone to please maintain peace and brotherhood," he added.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said both the accused in the Udaipur incident have been arrested from Rajsamand.
He promised a speedy investigation into the case and said criminals will be severely punished in a court of law. Mr. Gehlot also called upon people for maintaining peace.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the violent incident in Udaipur should be condemned.
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