Three, including minor, held for gang rape, murder of class 10 student in Assam
Three individuals, including a minor, have been arrested in Assam's Hailakandi district for the gang rape and murder of a 15-year-old student. The incident has sparked local protests and demands for a fast-track trial.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing social concerns regarding gender-based violence and the demand for judicial accountability in India.
Three persons, including a minor, were held in Assam’s Hailakandi district in connection with the alleged gang rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl, police said on Tuesday (August 4, 2026).
The victim’s mother had gone to attend a function at a neighbour’s house on Saturday night (August 1, 2026), and after returning home, she found her daughter’s body lying in the room, they said.
Villagers immediately informed the Katlicherra police station, and the body, which also had visible injuries, was sent to the SK Roy Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination, they added.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted, and three persons were nabbed on Monday (August 3, 2026) in connection with the case, police said.
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