Baruipur encounter death: Last rites of man performed as family refuses to claim body
Police killing an accused during custody raises serious concerns about abuse of power.
West Bengal Police conducted the last rites of Prabhas Mondal, an accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case, after his family members refused to claim his body. Mondal was killed during a crime scene reconstruction exercise on Wednesday (July 8) when he attempted to escape custody and snatched a firearm from a policeman. The encounter followed public outrage over the girl's death and sparked violent protests. Prabhas Mondal’s mother, Sandhya Mondal, stated that her son deserved what he received for his actions, while his wife alleged she endured abuse from him.
9 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — 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
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— BBC
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