Mandi Siya Murder Case: Statements of 15 people recorded so far; RFSL report awaited

April 20, 2026

The police investigation into the murder of college student Siya in the Gopalpur area of ​​Sarkaghat has now reached a decisive stage. The police claim that approximately 70 percent of the investigation has been completed. However, the actual motive behind the murder remains unclear. Consequently, the police are now awaiting the RFSL report.

So far, statements from 15 individuals have been recorded in connection with the case, while 30 to 35 people have undergone intensive interrogation. The police state that while several crucial leads have been uncovered, the underlying cause of the incident has not yet been fully clarified.

Meanwhile, the accused’s period of police remand has expired. He is scheduled to be produced before the Sarkaghat court once again on Monday. The police intend to request the court to extend the remand period to facilitate further interrogation and thereby clarify all aspects of the case.

Strict security arrangements will be in place during this time. On April 13, Siya, who was on her way to college from Nain village—was brutally murdered in a sickle attack that took place just a short distance from her home.

This daylight crime sent shockwaves of fear throughout the entire region. With the assistance of local villagers, the police apprehended the accused within a few hours near the adjacent Naghla Nala. Following the receipt of the post-mortem report, the police are now awaiting the RFSL report. Mandi Superintendent of Police, Vinod Kumar, stated that the investigation would be finalized shortly, bringing the case to a conclusion.