Rohtak, March 3 – Haryana Police on Monday arrested Sachin, described as a "friend" of Congress worker Himani Narwal, on charges of brutally murdering her. Narwal, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Rohtak on Saturday, had reportedly been strangled with a wired mobile phone charger after a heated argument over money.
"The victim lived alone in Rohtak's Vijay Nagar. Sachin visited her on February 27, after which a dispute erupted between the two," Rao said, emphasizing that the argument revolved around a financial matter whose specifics are still under investigation.
Returning later that night to Narwal’s home, he packed her body into a black suitcase, along with a blood-stained quilt, and hired an auto-rickshaw. After disembarking near the Sampla bus stand to mislead investigators, he dumped the suitcase containing her body and fled the scene. Rao clarified that the auto-rickshaw driver had no knowledge of the suitcase’s contents.
Narwal's final rites were eventually conducted on Monday evening.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said he had personally communicated with the Rohtak Superintendent of Police regarding the ongoing investigation. Rohtak MLA B.B. Batra described Narwal as "very good and active," demanding severe punishment for the culprit.
Narwal was also pursuing a law degree alongside her political engagements.
Police continue their interrogation, as Sachin remains in custody on a three-day remand granted by a Rohtak court on Monday.
Suspect Arrested After Swift Investigation
Sachin, who hails from Jhajjar district and operates a mobile phone shop, was apprehended in Delhi following intelligence inputs. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) K K Rao, speaking to reporters, explained that the suspect had maintained regular contact with Narwal through social media for about one-and-a-half years and frequently visited her residence."The victim lived alone in Rohtak's Vijay Nagar. Sachin visited her on February 27, after which a dispute erupted between the two," Rao said, emphasizing that the argument revolved around a financial matter whose specifics are still under investigation.
Details of the Crime Unveiled by Police
According to police reports, during the heated exchange, Sachin strangled Narwal with a mobile charger wire, killing her instantly. After committing the murder, he allegedly took her valuables—including jewelry, a laptop, and a ring—and rode away on Narwal's scooter to hide these items at his shop in Jhajjar.Returning later that night to Narwal’s home, he packed her body into a black suitcase, along with a blood-stained quilt, and hired an auto-rickshaw. After disembarking near the Sampla bus stand to mislead investigators, he dumped the suitcase containing her body and fled the scene. Rao clarified that the auto-rickshaw driver had no knowledge of the suitcase’s contents.
Family Demands Justice
Earlier, Narwal’s family had refused to perform her last rites until the suspect was arrested, demanding strict punishment for the crime. "I want capital punishment for the killers of my daughter," her mother, Savita, stated firmly on Monday. Savita also claimed that some of her daughter's colleagues envied Narwal’s rapid rise within the Congress party.Narwal's final rites were eventually conducted on Monday evening.
Congress Reacts to the Murder
Congress leaders mourned Narwal’s untimely death, highlighting her dedication and active participation in party activities, including the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra. Images circulating on social media attest to her active role and interactions with Gandhi.Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said he had personally communicated with the Rohtak Superintendent of Police regarding the ongoing investigation. Rohtak MLA B.B. Batra described Narwal as "very good and active," demanding severe punishment for the culprit.
Narwal was also pursuing a law degree alongside her political engagements.
Police continue their interrogation, as Sachin remains in custody on a three-day remand granted by a Rohtak court on Monday.
