'Law And Order Situation In Tatters': Congress, AAP Slam Khattar Govt After INLD's Haryana Chief Shot Dead

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the incident reflects the law and order of Haryana and added that no one is feeling safe in the state.

Nafe Singh Rathee was travelling in an SUV when the assailants attacked him.

Indian National Lok Dal's Haryana unit president Nafe Singh Rathee and a party worker were killed after unidentified assailants fired gunshots at their SUV in Bahadurgarh near Delhi on Sunday.  The death of the INLD leader, ahead of Lok Sabha Elections, drew sharp reactions from across political quarters.

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said he has asked officials to take immediate action in this matter. 

"I have asked the officials to take immediate action in this matter. STF has also swung into action...The incident is being investigated," the Haryana Home Minister said.

#WATCH | Ambala: On Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee shot dead, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij says, "...I have asked the officials to take immediate action in this matter. STF has also swung into action...The incident is being investigated." pic.twitter.com/EqvKEc6koy

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2024

Haryana INLD leader Abhay Chautala said Rathee and a party worker accompanying him were shot dead. "Nafe Singh Rathee has died. One of our party workers was with him, he has also died," Chautala said.

The opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party also hit out at the Manohar Lal Khattar government over the incident. 

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the incident reflects the law and order of Haryana and added that no one is feeling safe in the state.

हरियाणा में इनेलो प्रदेश अध्यक्ष श्री नफे सिंह राठी जी की गोली मार कर हत्या करने का समाचार बेहद दुःखद है।

यह प्रदेश की कानून व्यवस्था को दर्शाता है। इस घटना ने स्पष्ट कर दिया कि कानून व्यवस्था का दिवाला पिट चुका है। प्रदेश में आज कोई भी अपने आपको सुरक्षित महसूस नहीं कर पा रहा…

— Bhupinder S Hooda (@BhupinderShooda) February 25, 2024

"The news of INLD State President Shri Nafe Singh Rathi being shot dead in Haryana is very sad. This reflects the law and order of the state. This incident made it clear that law and order has become bankrupt. Today no one is feeling safe in the state," Hooda said.

AAP Haryana President Sushil Gupta said the law and order has ended in Haryana and added that "no one is safe in the state."

#WATCH | AAP Haryana President Sushil Gupta says, "Law and Order has ended in Haryana... We have received info from Jhajjar. The Haryana INLD president Nafe Singh and his associates have been shot dead. No one is safe in this state safe. Businessmen are shot and then extorted,… pic.twitter.com/C4iDa32XCh

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2024

"We have received info from Jhajjar. The Haryana INLD president Nafe Singh and his associates have been shot dead. No one is safe in this state safe. Businessmen are shot and then extorted, politicians are shot dead on roads... Will the state uphold the rule of law, or the CM will continue to be busy with election rallies?" Sushil Gupta said.

Congress leader Deepender S Hooda told PTI, “This is very painful and unfortunate news; everyone is saddened by this. I pray to God to give strength to his family in this time of grief. May his soul rest in peace. His killing also shows that the law-and-order situation in the state is in tatters."

VIDEO | Here’s what Congress leader Deepender S Hooda (@DeependerSHooda) said on INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee's murder in Haryana’s Jhajjar earlier today.

“This is very painful and unfortunate news; everyone is saddened by this. I pray to God to give strength to his… pic.twitter.com/fjpvw6Zdbd

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 25, 2024

INLD Secretary General, Abhay S. Chautala blamed the Manoharlal Khattar for the incident and said, "The state government bears direct responsibility for today's tragic incident in which Nafe Singh Rathee was shot fatally. Six months ago, Rathee was informed by the police that his life was in danger. I spoke with the Jhajjar SP to reinforce his plea for security measures and also informed the Home Minister, urging for immediate action. However, despite these efforts, no security arrangements were made."

VIDEO | Here's what INLD Secretary General, Abhay S. Chautala (@AbhaySChautala) said on INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee's murder in Haryana's Jhajjar earlier today.

"The state government bears direct responsibility for today's tragic incident in which Nafe Singh Rathee was shot… pic.twitter.com/N9Cw7EwM6E

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 25, 2024

On the other hand, Haryana BJP spokesperson Jawahar Yadav stressed that a police investigation is underway as he slammed 'politicisation' of the incident. He told ANI, "...The police are doing their work. We understand the seriousness of it. CIA and STF have already begun their investigation...Strict action will be taken against the accused...Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal doesn't refrain from doing politics during such situations. I am not aware of any demand for security for him (Nafe Singh Rathee)."

#WATCH | Gurugram: After Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee shot dead, Haryana BJP Chief Spokesperson Jawahar Yadav says, "...The police are doing their work. We understand the seriousness of it. CIA and STF have already begun their investigation...Strict action will be taken… pic.twitter.com/9XVzKKiXr9

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2024

Meanwhile, Jhajjar Superintendent of Police (SP) Arpit Jain informed that two Deputy superintendent of police (DSP)-rank officers are involved in the investigation. "The accused will be traced as soon as possible...Currently, we are aware of four attackers. If there are others involved, they will be arrested soon...The process to register an FIR is underway," he told ANI.

#WATCH | On Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee shot dead, Jhajjar SP Arpit Jain says, "...Two DSPs are involved in the investigation. The accused will be traced as soon as possible...Currently, we are aware of four attackers. If there are others involved, they will be arrested… pic.twitter.com/UK0MGkcYyS

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2024

Rathee, a former MLA from Bahadurgarh and aged around 70, was travelling in an SUV when the assailants, who were in a car, attacked him in the town in Jhajjar district.