8 years on, stalking accused Vikas Barala now Haryana law officer

In this episode of To The Point, the focus is on the 2017 Chandigarh stalking case involving Varnika Kundu and the accused, Vikas Barala, son of BJP MP Subhash Barala. Eight years after the incident, with the trial still ongoing for charges including stalking and attempt to kidnap, Vikas Barala has been appointed as an Assistant Advocate General for the Haryana government. The case, which garnered national attention, remains in the judicial system. Survivor Varnika Kundu, in an interview, reflects on the long wait for justice and the systemic issues highlighted by this new appointment. She states, “this is a decision that reflects the values of the people who have appointed the man.” The programme examines the appointment of an individual on bail in a harassment case to a government law officer position.