08/07/2026
The main accused in the r**e and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur, Pravash Mondal, was killed in a police encounter on Tuesday after allegedly attempting to sn**ch a police officer's fi***rm and escape from custody.
According to police, Mondal was taken to the crime scene for the reconstruction of the crime as part of the ongoing investigation. During the process, he allegedly grabbed an officer's service weapon and tried to flee. Police said they opened retaliatory fire, fatally injuring the accused.
The incident comes days after two other suspects arrested in connection with the case were remanded to 14 days of police custody by a local court for further investigation.
The brutal crime has triggered widespread outrage across West Bengal, with demands for swift justice and stronger protection for children. Police have said that the investigation into the case is continuing, and further legal proceedings against the remaining accused will continue.