Protest Called Off After Official Assurance
A dharna led by Sanjay Kumar, father of deceased schoolteacher Manisha, ended on Monday evening following an assurance by Bhiwani Superintendent of Police Sumit Kumar to arrange a meeting with CBI officials probing the case within a week. The protest had been ongoing since earlier in the day, with demonstrators demanding clarity on the investigation into Manisha's death.
March to DC Office Stopped
Earlier on Monday, Sanjay Kumar, along with supporters, started a march to the Deputy Commissioner's office in Bhiwani, expressing resentment over the CBI's delay in revealing the truth behind the murder of his daughter, Manisha. The police stopped them at Kudal Bass village, while another delegation of supporters reached Bhiwani town. Subsequently, Sanjay Kumar began a dharna in Kudal Bass village itself, while the other group also staged a protest in Bhiwani.
Protesters Unite in Kudal Bass
Later in the day, those sitting on dharna in Bhiwani came to Kudal Bass and joined Sanjay Kumar's protest, consolidating the demonstration at a single location. The unified protest continued until late evening, when officials intervened.
SP and SDM Hold Talks
Late in the evening, SP Sumit Kumar and SDM Manoj Dalal held talks with Manisha's father and other protestors. They assured the family that since the matter is being investigated by the CBI, the police would officially take up the issue with the agency and arrange a meeting between a delegation of villagers and CBI officials probing the case. The SP stated he would make official communication with the CBI so that the family members could receive an update on the ongoing investigation. Following this assurance, the family members and other villagers ended the dharna.
Background of the Case
Manisha, a resident of Dhani Laxman village, had left for duty at a play school on August 11, 2025, but did not return home. Her body was found in fields near Singhani village two days later, on August 13. The Bhiwani police initially registered a murder case but on August 18 termed it a case of suicide, which triggered widespread protests. As the agitation intensified, a third post-mortem examination was conducted at AIIMS, New Delhi, and the investigation was handed over to the CBI on August 26, 2025, after a murder case was registered. Sanjay Kumar noted that it had been 10 months since his daughter's death, but the CBI had yet to reveal how she died.
Police Arrangements
Earlier, the police had made elaborate arrangements at the DC office in anticipation of the march. However, with the protest ending peacefully following the assurance, no untoward incidents were reported.
