New Delhi:
The man who shot Radhika Tanwar knew her well, and had been observing her schedule, including the bus which she used every morning to get to her college in South Delhi, said the Delhi Police today.
A sketch of the suspect has been released by HGS Dhaliwal, Deputy Commissioner of Police for South Delhi. Nobody has been arrested so far.
The second-year student was shot outside her college in Dhaula Kuan yesterday by a man walking behind her. She was crossing a pedestrian bridge to her college. She died immediately. It was 10:20 am and there were hundreds of people on the busy road, but the man managed to run away. Mr Dhaliwal said today that passersby did not try to move Radhika to hospital. A constable finally took her by rickshaw to a nearby hospital.
(Read: Who killed Radhika Tanwar?)The police today said that nobody who was in the area at the time has come forward with a detailed description of the killer, or with any other major leads. Mr Dhaliwal said three people who could have valuable information are being questioned.
He stressed that Radhika's close friends and family are likely to have information that could help identify the murderer, since he most likely had been trailing Radhika for a while. 'Some sort of obsession' was listed as one of the possible motives.
Hundreds of students in Delhi held a demonstration today to protest against Radhika's murder. They also wanted to know why the police has not been able to arrest anyone yet.
(Read & Watch: Students march against college girl shooting)Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit visited Radhika's family at their home in Naraina today. "We told her it has been 24 hours....now we want the culprit caught," said Radhika's father. The Chief Minister assured him of prompt action and said Radhika's killing was 'a matter of grave concern'.
(Read & Watch: Sheila Dikshit meets murdered college girl's family, assures justice)Her mother told reporters that Radhika was a cheerful and fearless girl. Her elder sister said Radhika hoped to someday qualify as an MBA.
(Watch: My daughter was not scared of anyone, says Radhika's mother)The police had said yesterday that the man who shot Radhika was likely to be a stalker.
The students who protested today marched from the South Campus of Delhi University to India Gate, demanding better safety and action in Radhika's case. "We just don't feel safe," said one young woman. Another added, "We cannot have another Radhika."