Sachin Pilot meets slain tailor Kanhaiya Lal’s family in Udaipur, demands death penalty for culprits

Lal was hacked to death by two men, Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, with a cleaver at his shop in the Dhan Mandi area here on June 28 to avenge an “insult to Islam”.

Pilot met Lal’s family here and consoled them.

उदयपुर में हुए बर्बरतापूर्ण हत्याकांड में जान गंवाने वाले स्व. श्री कन्हैयालाल जी टेलर के घर पहुंचकर उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की एवं शोक संतप्त परिजनों से मिलकर उन्हें सांत्वना दी।

कन्हैयालाल जी का परिवार जिस पीड़ा और संताप से गुजर रहा है उसे शब्दों मे व्यक्त नहीं किया जा सकता। pic.twitter.com/r8KJOR1oPz

— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) July 8, 2022

Later, talking to reporters, the Congress leader said everyone wants that the accused should be given strict punishment and it should not be less than the death penalty.

There should be a speedy trial in the case.

Responding to a question on the failure of the intelligence system, Pilot said the entire matter is being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and action will be taken according to the outcome of the probe.

Pilot said proper security arrangements have been made for Lal’s family and they will be provided all possible help.

Five people, including Akhtari and Mohammad, have been arrested in connection with Lal’s murder. They are in the custody of the NIA.