A local court in Shimla has granted seven-day police custody of the two shooters who killed the director of Saraswati Paradise International Public School in Sanjauli on June 13. The accused were brought to Shimla from Haryana and taken to the crime scene before being produced in court.
Two Haryana shooters arrested for Shimla school director murder
The accused have been identified as Ashish Ahlawat, 22, a resident of Dujana village in Jhajjar district, Haryana, and Deepak, 25, a resident of Sunaria Khurd in Rohtak district, Haryana. According to The Tribune, they were arrested by police from Rohtak, where they had fled after murdering Manisha Mittal.
Police custody granted to investigate motive and mastermind
ASP Shimla, Abhishek Dhiman, said police will interrogate the accused to ascertain the exact motive behind the murder. During the remand, police will also question them about the identity of the mastermind who allegedly planned the attack, as reported by The Tribune.
Weapons recovered in the murder case
According to United News of India, the police have also recovered weapons used in the crime. The recovery of weapons is a key part of the evidence being gathered by the investigating team.
Our Take: Justice must be swift and thorough
This case has shaken the community in Shimla. The murder of a school director in broad daylight raises serious questions about safety and planning behind such attacks. In our view, the police custody of the two shooters is a critical step, but the real test will be whether the investigation can uncover the full chain of command. The focus must remain on finding the mastermind and ensuring that all those involved face the full force of the law. The public deserves answers, and the family of Manisha Mittal deserves justice without delay.
