Suspect in Bengal Girl's Rape-Murder Killed in Police Encounter
Extrajudicial killing of a suspect raises serious concerns about abuse of power.
Pravesh Mondal, one of three suspects arrested for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur, Kolkata, was killed during a police encounter last night. The incident occurred after Mondal tried to snatch a firearm from officers while being taken to the crime scene for reconstruction. The two other suspects, Ananda Sardar and Dibakar Sardar, have confessed to their involvement in the crime. The girl's body was found stuffed in a sack from a pond, and an autopsy revealed she was alive at the time of the attack.
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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