Chittorgarh, Rajasthan — A horrific crime has pierced the calm of Chittorgarh after a Class 11 student was found dead, triggering community outrage, protests, and a determined criminal investigation.
On Wednesday evening, the young woman—identified as Maya Keer, aged 20—went missing after leaving home in Kotwali to buy a school bag and meet an acquaintance in Tulsi Enclave Colony on Nimbahera Road. When she failed to return, her family reported her missing to Kotwali Police Station. Later that night, her body was discovered in a nearby water drain.
Authorities quickly responded: a rape and murder case was registered at the Sadar Police Station. Forensic teams, including an FSL unit, collected critical evidence from Maya’s body and the scene—a rented room where blood stains were found on stairs and floors—as well as from the drain where she was dumped.
Within just hours, law enforcement arrested Bhupendra Pushkarna, a resident of Mohta village and a Class 11 student himself, based on CCTV footage and technical evidence. A minor—allegedly helping dispose of the victim—was also detained and is being questioned under the supervision of the Case Officer Scheme, ensuring thorough oversight.
Public anger culminated in mass protests at the Chittorgarh Collectorate. Dozens of community members, including the victim’s family, submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister demanding swift and strict justice, financial compensation, and a government job for the bereaved family. In response, Chittorgarh SP Manish Tripathi assured the demonstrators that a chargesheet would be filed soon, and pledged transparency and rigor in the investigation.
As the case evolves, police continue examining CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses. The involvement of both adults and a minor has prompted extra sensitivity in handling the inquiry through the established Case Officer Scheme. With district leaders and locals demanding accountability and support, the community remains on edge—grieving, determined, and united in seeking justice for Maya.