Body of girl found in Krishnanagar town of West Bengal
The Hindu
Rape and murder of young women in West Bengal spark protests, demanding justice and safety for women.
The body of a young woman, with the face burnt, was found near the office of the Superintendent of Police at Krishnanagar town in Nadia district of West Bengal on Wednesday (October 16, 2024)
The family members of the victim, said to be a Class 12 student, alleged that she was raped and murdered by her partner and others, who also poured acid on the body.
The police have arrested the partner and launched an investigation. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
The family said the woman had gone out with her partner on Tuesday evening and did not return home. Efforts to contact her turned futile, they said.
Local people erupted in protests over the incident and raised questions about women’s safety. Members of the Opposition Congress and the Left Front also staged protests outside the Kotwali police station, demanding that the post-mortem examination be conducted in the presence of a magistrate.
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