Police in Baruipur, West Bengal, are investigating the alleged rape and murder of an 11- to 12-year-old girl whose body is reported to have been found in a local pond. According to autopsy details cited by multiple reports, the girl shows extensive injuries, including marks consistent with assault, with severe trauma to the head and other parts of the body. The post-mortem findings also indicate the presence of water in her lungs, supporting drowning or suffocation as part of the circumstances leading to death, following the reported injuries.
Police are examining CCTV footage and are working to identify and locate those involved. One report says a prime suspect has been arrested, while another says three suspects have been charged under serious legal provisions. Investigators are continuing to build the case, including efforts to confirm timelines and the sequence of events.
The state government is responding to the case, with the Chief Minister publicly indicating a demand for the maximum penalty for those accused. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities pursue further evidence.
