'Justice for Hathras' website under scanner, ED may probe use of illegal funds to trigger caste-based protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have pointed out a website, "https://justiceforhathrasvictim.carrd.co/", for allegedly aiding violent protests over the Hathras incident. According to information released by the UP government, the website was used for organising caste riots, collect funds and spread rumours over the alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old girl, who later succumbed to injuries. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) may look at registering a money laundering case to see if dubious funds were being pumped in to fuel caste-based violence. ED Joint Director (Lucknow zone) Rajeshwar Singh told PTI that the central probe agency is "examining" a Hathras police FIR linked to charges filed against a website created on an online platform. A link, 'Justice for Hathras victim', was uploaded on the platform and it is under probe for alleged dubious activities.