Who is Himani Narwal? Congress worker from Haryana found dead inside a suitcase had taken part in Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Haryana Congress has urged a speedy investigation into the murder of Himani Narwal, a 22-year-old Congress worker from Rohtak whose body was found stuffed inside a suitcase on Saturday.  

The incident came to light on Saturday morning when a passerby noticed a blue suitcase lying unclaimed at the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak. People who gathered near the suitcase opened it to find a woman's body inside it. She was clad in a white top and red pants and had a black shawl wrapped around her neck. The body was immediately sent for postmortem examination. 

On further investigation, police found out that the deceased was Narwal, who had been an active member of the Congress party. She was identified by Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Batra who urged Rohtak’s Superintendent of Police to form a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death. Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupendra Singh Hooda has also expressed shock over the incident and called for an impartial investigation. Both alleged a collapse of law and order in the state. 

Narwal shot to popularity after she appeared alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Images have since gone viral on social media, showing her in traditional Hariyanvi attire, alongside Rahul Gandhi. She was also active during the Haryana Assembly elections, campaigning for the Congress. 

The fact that the body was found on the eve of municipal elections to 33 bodies across the state has added to the mystery.  

Narwal had posted a video on social media a day before she was found dead about attending a wedding ceremony. Her social media also shows pictures with Bhupinder Singh Hooda's son and Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda and Batra.

Meanwhile, local media reported that both her father and brother had died mysteriously some time back. While her father had committed suicide, one of her brothers was reportedly murdered.