New Delhi, March 2 -- The murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal has sparked political outrage in Haryana, with senior Congress leaders demanding a thorough investigation and strict punishment for the culprits.

Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda condemned the incident, stating, "It is a very painful incident. There is a breakdown of law & order in Haryana. Haryana is number 1 in the country in terms of crime against women...The incident should be investigated as soon as possible. I am in touch with Police personnel. I also spoke with SP. They are hopeful that they will get some clues by the evening. I told them that this should be investigated and the guilty should be given the strictest punishment...Whoever it is, if they are...