In a chilling case that has ignited public fury, a minor girl was raped and murdered in Bihar’s Khagaria district, prompting widespread demonstrations against police negligence and rising crimes against women.
The gruesome discovery of the girl’s body in an isolated spot has left the town reeling. Eyewitnesses reported that she had gone missing earlier in the day, only for her family to find her in a horrific state hours later. Medical examination confirmed the sexual assault, fueling accusations that the crime was premeditated.
By dawn, protesters had converged in large numbers at key junctions, burning effigies of the accused and halting traffic. Local women’s organizations joined the fray, highlighting the failure of existing safety measures. ‘How many more daughters must die before action is taken?’ questioned a leading activist.
Authorities responded by deploying additional forces and assuring the public of a thorough probe. The FIR includes charges under the stringent POCSO Act, with forensic teams scouring the crime scene for evidence. Two individuals are currently under questioning, though no arrests have been confirmed yet.
This incident has reignited debates on child safety in Bihar, where over 1,000 POCSO cases were reported last year alone. Political leaders from across the spectrum have condemned the act, promising enhanced vigilance and faster judicial processes. As night falls on Khagaria, the embers of protest glow, a stark reminder of a society’s breaking point.