Assam Girl, 15, Allegedly Raped, Bludgeoned, Rod Inserted In Private Parts
A 15-year-old girl was found murdered in Assam, with family members alleging she was raped and subjected to extreme violence. Police have detained five individuals for questioning while awaiting an autopsy report to confirm the details of the assault.
Why it matters
The brutal nature of the crime has triggered local protests and renewed national discourse on the safety of women and minors in India.
In an extremely disturbing incident from Assam, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered at her home, with her body left in a state that it was almost unrecognisable to her family.The girl's body was discovered by her family in Hailakandi district after they returned from a feast at a relative's house nearby.Police sources said she was bludgeoned, her face was smashed, and a rod was inserted into her private parts, detailing the horror she is suspected to have gone through.While the family has alleged rape before murder, the police are awaiting the autopsy report to confirm the sexual assault claims and the cause of her death.The crime occurred in the Aloichora area under Katlichera police station around 11 pm on Saturday.
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