7-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted And Killed, Angry Residents Shut Markets, Block Roads Demanding Death Penalty In MP's Garoth
Garoth (Madhya Pradesh): Police found the body of a seven-year-old girl near a well under a banyan tree in Lukka village under Garoth police station limits on Tuesday morning, a day after she went missing. Preliminary investigations indicated that the perpetrator sexually assaulted her and killed her by crushing her head with stones, triggering widespread outrage across the town. Angry residents…
A seven-year-old girl went missing from Lukka village in Garoth, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday, prompting widespread outrage among residents. On Tuesday morning, her body was discovered near a well under a banyan tree. Preliminary investigations suggest the perpetrator sexually assaulted her and killed her by crushing her head with stones.
This led to violent protests, with angry locals shutting down shops and blocking roads at key locations, including Hospital Square and the new bus stand. The protests disrupted traffic, causing vehicles to queue up. Garoth police detained the main suspect, a resident of Mali Mohalla, and commenced collecting forensic, medical, and physical evidence.
Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Meena and Additional Superintendent Vijay Kumar Yadav reached the scene with personnel from neighboring police stations, emphasizing their commitment to strict legal action and a prompt trial. They appealed for peace and assured the community of their relentless pursuit of justice. Police maintained a heavy presence in the area, but protesters eventually lifted the blockade in the evening, enabling traffic to resume.
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