Gorakhpur: A delegation of the Samajwadi Party on Sunday visited the family of a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and murdered in Gorakhpur, expressing solidarity with the bereaved family and assuring them of all support.Led by SP district president Brajesh Kumar Gautam and city president Shabbir Qureshi, the delegation met the victim’s family, gathered details of the incident and conveyed condolences. The team also handed over financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh on behalf of SP president Akhilesh Yadav.The party functionaries said the SP stood firmly with the victim’s family in their fight for justice. They assured the family of continued support and said efforts would be made to help a family member secure a government job if the party comes to power in the state.During the visit, the family narrated the circumstances surrounding the crime and sought strict punishment for the accused.The incident took place on the night of July 28. According to the police, the accused, a constable, allegedly took the girl to a cremation ground around 15 km from the district hospital area, where he raped and later killed her. Police said the accused subsequently dumped the body in a river to destroy evidence.The case had sparked widespread outrage, with political parties and civil society groups demanding swift justice for the victim and her family.
