Baruipur encounter death: Last rites of man performed as family refuses to claim body
The last rites for Prabhas Mondal, an accused in a rape-murder case killed in a police encounter, were performed by local authorities after his family refused to claim the body. The incident follows public outrage over the crime in West Bengal.
Why it matters
Reflects the intersection of criminal justice, public sentiment, and the social stigma surrounding heinous crimes in India.
West Bengal Police on Thursday (July 9, 2026) said the last rites of Prabhas Mondal, an accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case, who was killed in an encounter , were performed after none of his family members came forward to claim the body.
The article presents the police account and the family's refusal to claim the body neutrally, though it notes the political context of the new government.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in