In Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, a 12-year-old girl climbed an electricity pole and put a noose around her neck to protest alleged inaction by authorities in her older sister’s missing-person case, highlighting deep frustration with the investigation process.
High-drama protest over missing sibling
On Wednesday morning, the girl ascended a power pole in the Kundera area, refusing to come down for nearly two hours while holding a noose around her neck. Officials switched off the electricity supply to the pole, and police, along with local villagers, intervened to persuade her to descend safely, according to PTI.
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The girl’s father says his 17-year-old daughter went missing in September 2024, and though a police FIR was filed on November 15, meaningful action has not followed. He claims the lack of any progress compelled his younger child to stage the extreme protest. Police stated the family has been assured that action will be taken soon.
Questions raised about investigation and safety
The incident has drawn attention to the speed and seriousness of the police investigation into the missing teenager. Local residents say the area has experienced repeated issues around missing persons, yet slow follow-up leaves families feeling helpless.
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The fact that a young child felt driven to such a risky act, by climbing a live electrical pole and placing a noose around her neck, underscores the perceived desperation. Policing officials told PTI the father has been counselled, and that the family’s demands are being looked into. The case now raises broader questions of protection for adolescent girls, the efficacy of local law enforcement, and how missing-person cases are managed in rural Rajasthan.
