Outrage in Rajasthan: Murder of Nursing Student Sparks Protests

A 20-year-old nursing student was found murdered in Rajasthan, sparking public outrage. The accused, Upendra Kumar, attempted to flee but was arrested. The victim's father alleged kidnapping, rape, and murder. Opposition leaders criticized the BJP government for neglecting women's safety in the state.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jaipur | Updated: 06-12-2025 14:28 IST | Created: 06-12-2025 14:28 IST
Outrage in Rajasthan: Murder of Nursing Student Sparks Protests
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The brutal murder of a 20-year-old nursing student in Rajasthan has triggered widespread outrage and protests. The student was found with her throat slashed in a rented room in Khairthal-Tijara district.

The accused, Upendra Kumar, a 21-year-old from Mahendergarh, Haryana, was apprehended as he tried to escape the scene of the crime. The victim's father claimed his daughter was kidnapped, raped, and murdered.

Local residents blocked the main road in protest, and police quickly stepped in to disperse the crowd. Opposition leader Tikaram Jully criticized the BJP government for failing to ensure the safety of women in the state, highlighting this tragic incident as evidence of the growing dangers they face.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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