West Bengal: Key accused in Baruipur rape and murder case killed in police encounter

SOUTH 24 PARAGANAS (West Bengal): The primary suspect in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, in South 24 Parganas, was killed in a police encounter on Wednesday morning, according to police officials.

According to the Baruipur Superintendent of Police (SP), the incident occurred during the reconstruction of the crime scene. The police said that during the process, Mondal attempted to snatch a service weapon from an officer and opened fire at the police team.

In the ensuing retaliatory fire from police, Prabhas Mondal sustained critical injuries. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead by medical authorities, the SP stated. The victim had gone missing on Saturday and was later found dead in a pond, with the incident triggering outrage and protests in the area.

#WATCH | West Bengal: Prabhas Mondal, the accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case, killed in a police encounter.

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Baruipur police said significant progress had been made in the investigation and that two persons had been arrested in connection with the minor girl’s death. Jadavpur MP Saayoni Ghosh had earlier said that a Special Investigation Team had been constituted to probe the case.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said the government and the police were taking all necessary measures to ensure strict law and order following the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur,

Addressing reporters in Baruipur, Adhikari said, “It’s not just the Baruipur incident; we’re working from day one to ensure such incidents don’t happen anywhere in the state. We’ve spoken with the CP and SP. The government and police are doing everything possible. We’ve spoken with the victim’s family.”

On the other hand, Trinamool Congress leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, held a candlelight march condemning the alleged rape and murder. Party leaders alleged that Banerjee had been prevented from visiting the victim’s family and accused the police of restricting her movement. (ANI)