Girl Kidnapped, Murdered in West Bengal, Protests Erupt, Police Camp Set on Fire
Minor girl kidnapped and murdered in West Bengal, sparking protests; police camp vandalized and burned
A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in West Bengal, sparking protests and violence
In West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, a minor girl who had left home to attend a coaching class has been allegedly kidnapped and murdered, leading to widespread protests and anger in the area. The girl’s body, bearing multiple injuries, was found in a field early Saturday morning, hours after her family filed a missing complaint.
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As tensions escalated, angry residents vandalised and set a police camp on fire. While the post-mortem report is still pending, the BJP has claimed that the girl was raped and murdered, accusing the state government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, of mishandling the situation. This incident comes on the heels of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata in August, adding further pressure on the West Bengal administration.
স্তম্ভিত! শিহরিত! কুলতলী থানা এলাকার কৃপাখালী এলাকায় টিউশন পড়ে ফেরার পথে বলপূর্বক তুলে নিয়ে গিয়ে ধর্ষণ করে নৃশংসভাবে খুন করা হলো চতুর্থ শ্রেণীর একজন নাবালিকা ছাত্রীকে। পরে নদীর চর থেকে গ্রামবাসীরা উদ্ধার করলেন ছোট্ট মেয়েটির নিথর দেহ। মহিলাদের সুরক্ষা দিতে ব্যর্থ বাংলার… pic.twitter.com/AlSsWh48lY
— Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (@DrSukantaBJP) October 5, 2024
The police have arrested a 19-year-old man, Mostakin Sardar, in connection with the crime. Despite this, protesters continue to demonstrate, demanding justice for the victim. Union Minister and BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar has called for Chief Minister Banerjee’s resignation, stating that her government has lost control over law and order in the state.
With Durga Puja celebrations approaching, Majumdar criticized the rising incidents of crime, saying, “This shows that Mamata Banerjee has no control over the administration.” However, police officials have urged patience, awaiting the post-mortem results to determine whether rape occurred. A large police force has been deployed to prevent further unrest
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