In a stunning turn of events that has left authorities and the public baffled, a 17-year-old girl from Punjab's Ferozepur district, who was presumed dead for over two months, has resurfaced alive. The teenager is now demanding the immediate release of her father, Surjit Singh, who is currently in jail for her alleged murder.
The Shocking Incident and Viral Video
The case dates back to October 3, when the father, Surjit Singh, allegedly tied his daughter's hands and pushed her into the Rajasthan Feeder Canal. The motive, as per initial reports, was suspicion regarding her character. The entire act was reportedly filmed by Singh himself. The chilling video, which also captured the girl's mother pleading for her life, subsequently went viral on social media platforms, sparking widespread outrage.
Following the video's circulation, police launched an extensive search operation in the canal. However, despite their efforts, the girl's body was never recovered. Acting swiftly on the evidence, the police arrested Surjit Singh shortly after the video surfaced. He has remained in judicial custody since then, facing serious charges.
A Dramatic Reappearance and Startling Allegations
The narrative took an unbelievable twist recently when the missing girl appeared on a local digital media channel. Alive and speaking for herself, she completely overturned the initial story. She asserted that her father was innocent and claimed he was driven to commit the alleged crime due to her mother's persistent instigation.
The teenager is now vocally demanding that the authorities release her father from jail. Simultaneously, she is calling for legal action against her mother, whom she labels as the true culprit behind the entire episode. When media personnel contacted the mother for her response to these serious allegations, she declined to comment.
Unanswered Questions and Police Investigation
While her reappearance solves one mystery, it has created several others. The girl has refused to divulge crucial details, such as how she managed to escape the canal's waters or where she has been hiding for the past two months. She has stated that she will only reveal her full story when her father is present during the next court hearing.
The police, led by Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ferozepur, are proceeding with caution. SSP Sidhu stated that the police will first verify the authenticity of the recent video featuring the girl. Official action will be taken only after recording her formal statement to get to the bottom of this convoluted case.
This bizarre incident has left the community in Ferozepur in a state of shock, raising complex questions about family dynamics, coercion, and the pursuit of justice. The upcoming court proceedings are now awaited with intense public interest.
