West Bengal CM vows death penalty for 3 held in Baruipur girl's rape, murder
The article reports a horrific crime against a minor and potential abuse of power by authorities.
Suvendu Adhikari, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, assured the family of a 12-year-old girl who was found murdered and whose body was discovered in a pond that justice would be served. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder, including Pravas Mondal, Dibakar Sardar, and Ananda Sardar. Biman Bose, former Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, and Dola Sen and Protima Mondal, MPs, visited the family to offer their condolences. The incident sparked violent protests that led to a man's death in an alleged mob lynching. The police have filed charges of gangrape, murder, and tampering with evidence against the accused.
9 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Following the death of Prabhas Mondal during a crime scene reconstruction, West Bengal Police performed the last rites for him after his family refused to claim his body.
— Indian Express
Following the discovery of a minor girl's body, West Bengal police arrested 30 individuals in connection with the ensuing riots.
10 JUL 2026
— BBC
Violent protests and a mob lynching have erupted in West Bengal following the rape and drowning of an 11-year-old girl, sparking political controversy.
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