Himani Narwal, a 22-year-old Congress worker, was found murdered, leading her family to suspect political rivalry as a motive. Her mother refuses to perform last rites until justice is served. Senior Congress leaders condemned the incident, calling for a high-level probe and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure the perpetrators are swiftly punished.
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