Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje says Zafar Khan's death unfortunate

June 18, 2017 12:43

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Sunday commented on the death of activist Zafar Khan, who was allegedly lynched by civic officials in Pratapgarh on Friday.

Initial reports of Khan's death said that he had intervened to stop the civic officials, who were on a Swachh Bharat campaign, from photographing women defecating in the open.

Khan's actions led to a fight and he was allegedly beaten with sticks and later died.

Khan's brother filed a police complaint that names, among others, Nagar Parishad commissioner Ashok Jain. Jain has denied that he and his men were responsible for Khan's death.

Commenting on the incident, CM Raje tweeted Sunday morning, "The demise of Zafar Khan ji in Pratapgarh is extremely unfortunate. Investigation is on - justice shall prevail."

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