West Bengal: Indian state on the boil after 11-year-old raped and drowned in Baruipur
The article reports a horrific crime and potential government failure to protect citizens.
Tensions in West Bengal have escalated following the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, triggering violent protests and a mob lynching. The incident has become a political controversy with opposition parties accusing the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of failing to protect women. The police are investigating the case while facing criticism for their handling of the situation. A local man, Prabhash Mondal, was killed in a "police encounter" after being accused of involvement in the crime. The victim's family and rights activists have expressed concerns about his death, questioning whether it was justified.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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