Faridabad Stalking Horror: Teen Shot Near Home, Attacker Flees
Faridabad, Haryana – A 17-year-old girl is battling for life after being shot twice by a stalker near her Faridabad home on Tuesday evening. The attacker, identified as Rakesh Kumar (22), remains on the run despite a massive police manhunt.
CCTV Captures Brazen Daylight Attack
The incident occurred around 6:30 PM in Sector 21 when the victim, a Class 12 student, was returning from a coaching institute. Shocking CCTV footage (blurred for privacy) shows the suspect firing two bullets—one striking her shoulder, the other grazing her neck—before escaping on a motorcycle. Eyewitnesses reported hearing screams as locals rushed the bleeding teen to a nearby hospital.
Victim’s Family Accuses Police of Inaction
The girl’s family alleges they filed three prior complaints against Kumar for stalking and threats. “He sent vulgar messages and warned he’d kill her if she ignored him,” her father told NextMinuteNews. Doctors confirm the victim is in critical but stable condition after surgery.
Police Launch SIT Amid Public Outrage
Faridabad Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) after public protests over delayed action. An FIR includes charges of attempted murder (IPC 307) and stalking (IPC 354D). “Raids are underway; we’ll arrest him soon,” said ACP Rajesh Malik.
Haryana’s Stalking Crisis: 1,200+ Cases in 2022
Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals Haryana recorded over 1,200 stalking cases last year, with Faridabad among the worst-affected. Activists demand faster police response: “How many more victims before the system wakes up?” asked Meena Devi of Haryana Women’s Collective.
Political Fallout
Opposition leaders slammed the state government, while BJP officials cited new safety measures like women’s helplines and increased patrols.
Watch: Limited CCTV footage (identity-protected) available on NextMinuteNews.
Tip Line: Contact Faridabad Police at 112 with suspect information.
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(Video withheld to protect victim privacy. Updates to follow.)
