Girl’s body found in pond in West Bengal; family alleges rape and murder
A 12-year-old girl was found dead in a pond in West Bengal, leading to allegations of rape and murder by her family. The incident triggered violent protests, including the lynching of a man suspected of being involved, prompting a police investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising social tensions and concerns regarding public safety and vigilante justice in the region.
The mutilated body of a 12-year-old minor girl in South 24 Parganas’s Baruipur was recovered from a pond on Sunday (July 5, 2026), with her family members alleging she was raped and murdered.
The report presents the allegations of the family and the official police response without taking a definitive stance on the crime.
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