A Family's Agonizing Wait: The Fight for Justice for Haryana's Fallen ASI

The quiet desperation in the eyes of a grieving family, it’s a sight that just, well, it stays with you. And for the Lathar family in Rohtak, that desperation has now crystallized into a fervent plea for justice. You see, it’s been a little while now since Assistant Sub-Inspector Naveen Lathar, a dedicated officer, met his untimely, indeed tragic, end – run over by a truck while, in truth, he was simply doing his job, trying to curb illegal mining.

Just recently, his wife, Pooja Lathar, along with other family members, made their way to the office of Rohtak Superintendent of Police, Himanshu Garg. Their mission was clear, perhaps even heartbreakingly simple: they want the investigation into Naveen’s death sped up. More than that, they want the truck driver, the main accused in this whole sad affair, behind bars. And they want it now.

It was late October, you might recall, when this horrific incident unfolded. ASI Naveen Lathar was on duty, near the Kiloi Bypass, trying to stop a truck. A truck, mind you, suspected of being involved in illegal mining – a pervasive problem in this region, for sure. But instead of complying, the driver, identified as Sandeep, just… drove over him. And then, he fled. Imagine the scene, the sheer terror.

The family, understandably, has been through hell. Pooja, her voice undoubtedly heavy with grief and resolve, recounted to the SP how they’ve had to resort to protests. They even blocked NH-9 for hours on end, all in a desperate bid to get their voices heard, to ensure that Naveen's sacrifice wasn’t forgotten. They’re not just asking for an arrest, though that’s paramount; they're also pushing for government job for a family member, some financial compensation, and, for once, the recognition that Naveen died a martyr.

The police, for their part, have indeed made some headway, let's give them that. They've managed to apprehend two individuals linked to the incident: one being the owner of the truck and another, perhaps an accomplice, though the details there are a bit murky. But the man who actually committed the act, Sandeep, the driver – he’s still out there. And that, really, is the crux of the family's anguish. "We want the driver arrested as soon as possible," Pooja reportedly told the SP, her plea echoing the raw pain of loss.

SP Himanshu Garg, addressing the media after the meeting, assured everyone, particularly the distraught family, that the police are on it. "We are committed to delivering justice," he stated, adding that teams have been deployed, working diligently, round-the-clock even, to nab the absconding driver. He emphasized that the investigation is progressing swiftly. You can only hope, honestly, that his words translate into real, tangible action, and soon. Because for the Lathar family, every passing day without justice is, well, it's just another day in agonizing limbo.