Police Parade Accused In Seven-Year-Old Girl's Sexual Assault And Murder Case Amid Public Outrage In MP's Garoth
Garoth (Madhya Pradesh): Police on Wednesday paraded the main suspect in the rape of a seven-year-old girl throughout the town. Police arrested Jitendra Mehtar, of Mali Mohalla in Garoth, and secured a two-day remand from the court. The incident took place in Lukka village under Garoth police station limits and triggered widespread public outrage. Residents staged protests, blocked traffic,…
Garoth in Madhya Pradesh recently saw police parade the main suspect in a case of sexual assault and murder of a seven-year-old girl. Police detained Jitendra Mehtar from Mali Mohalla in Garoth and obtained a two-day remand from the court. The incident occurred in Lukka village under Garoth police station jurisdiction and sparked public outrage.
Residents protested, blocked roads, imposed a shutdown, and demanded strong action against the suspect. After assuring residents of swift action within two days, Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Meena shared that preliminary investigations indicated the suspect allegedly lured the girl with oranges. The crime scene was around 50 meters from his residence.
Police and forensic experts examined the location, gathering evidence. Charges were filed under relevant murder provisions and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The administration categorized the case for a speedy trial. According to police, the post-mortem report and suspect's statements did not show gang rape, suggesting involvement of a single suspect.
Ongoing investigations are taking place. The Valmiki community expressed outrage, submitting a memorandum to the SP demanding action against defaming social media content targeting their community. They criticized individuals making casteist remarks and creating communal tension, and called for an impartial investigation under laws like the SC/ST Act. Police promised a fair investigation and appropriate action.
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