Roshan Khatoon sought justice. She was tied to a pole, beaten, forced to drink urine-mixed alcohol during Ramadan. She died.
Accused: Village head’s son.
Got bail.
Welcomed with garlands.
This is not justice.
This is impunity.
#JusticeForRoshanKhatoon #StopNormalizingViolence
ALT *Press release*
*01.05.26*
Only by upholding constitutional values can equal justice be ensured: Yasmin Islam
Yasmin Islam national president of Women India Movement stated that it is the responsibility of society to continue the legal struggle until the perpetrators receive proper punishment, in the context of the accused in the Roshan Khatoon murder case being released on bail.
Roshan Khatoon from Madhubani, Bihar, who had gone to seek justice from the village head Kumari Devi, was tied to a pole and assaulted by Kumari Devi’s son, Magnu Singh, along with a group.
While Roshan Khatoon was fasting during Ramadan and asked for water, she was forced to drink alcohol mixed with urine. She later fell seriously ill and, after battling for five days between life and death, passed away as treatment failed.
Even when there is clear video evidence, the police fail to register serious charges and instead file minor cases. As a result, the accused are able to obtain bail easily. When cri