Four Men Die In Bid To Save Fifth From Well: Cops

The Bhiwani police on Wednesday arrested the son of the private college owner in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, who died allegedly by suicide on December 24 after reportedly being denied permission to appear in the exam over unpaid fees.

- Sunil Rahar

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The accused has been identified as Rahul Kumar, son of Hanuman, who runs the private college at Singhani village in Bhiwani and is the brother-in-law of Congress MLA Rajbir Fartia.

Bhiwani deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Dalip Singh, heading the special investigation team probing the case said that they have arrested the college owner's son for allegedly harassing the girl for not paying the fee. "The college owner and principal are yet to join probe. The victim's father claimed that Rahul had called his daughter even on the December 24 night. We will check the call details," the DSP added.

A police official requesting anonymity said that Rahul was allegedly harassing the woman for the last three months.