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Three Arrested in Baruipur Minor's Rape-Murder Case; CM Promises Justice

On Sunday, violent protests erupted in Baruipur, West Bengal, after the body of a 12-year-old girl was recovered from a pond. An angry mob lynched a 26-year-old man suspected of involvement in her death.
The girl went missing Saturday evening after leaving home to buy food, according to her family, who alleged four people forcibly took her away. Her body was discovered Sunday morning inside a sack in the Surjyapur Haat area.
Blocking the Baruipur-Joynagar Road and railway tracks for five hours, furious residents disrupted train services. Protesters hurled stones at police, damaging vehicles and injuring several officers who faced stiff resistance while attempting to rescue the lynching victim.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari spoke to the victim's father on Sunday, promising strict punishment for the accused. Presidency Range Inspector-General Kankarprasad Barui urged residents to maintain peace, stating, "We have taken cognisance of the incident. We assure that strict action will be taken."
A large security contingent has been deployed, and a Special Investigation Team is probing both the girl's death and the subsequent lynching. Investigators are examining those involved in attacks on officers while security remains tightened across the area.

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Three arrested in Baruipur minor's rape-murder case; CM promises justice

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari vowed capital punishment for culprits in the "heinous crime" of a 12-year-old girl's alleged rape and murder in Baruipur. Three arrests have been made, with police investigating further. The CM also highlighted incidents of mob lynching, vandalism, and injuries to security personnel, hinting at political instigation. Prohibitory orders are in effect in Baruipur to prevent further tension.

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