Prabhas Mondal, Baruipur rape-murder case accused, killed in police encounter
Police killing of a suspect raises serious questions about due process.
Prabhas Mondal, one of the prime suspects in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, West Bengal, was killed during a police encounter on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). The incident occurred as police were reconstructing the crime scene. Mondal allegedly fired at officers before being injured and pronounced dead at a local hospital. The arrest of four individuals in connection with the case followed the discovery of the victim's body in a pond. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured the family of justice and promised consequences for those involved in mob violence.
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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