Massive protests broke out in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Wednesday (September 30) as many people blocked roads and main market seeking justice for Hathras gang-rape victim. The protesters also raised slogans against police and local administration and said that the government must take action to ensure that 19-year-old girl who died after being brutally gang-raped by four men should get justice as soon as possible.

The gang-rape victim was shifted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday in critical condition where she died due to grievous injuries. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday (September 30) said that a three-member panel has been set up to investigate the case. Secretary Home, Bhagwan Swarup, will lead the SIT and DIG, Chandraprakash, and Commandant PAC Agra, Poonam, will be its members. The SIT has been asked to submit its report in seven days.

CM Yogi also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him over this horrific incident and has asked him to take strict action against the culprits of this heinous crime.