A six-year-old girl was found dead in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, sparking outrage and protests in the area. Her family alleged that she was sexually assaulted and murdered by a neighbour, who has been arrested by the police. The incident occurred on February 7, when the girl went missing while playing near a pond with other children. Her body was later found in a secluded spot, lying in a pool of blood.
Police have launched an investigation into the crime, with a forensic team inspecting the scene and collecting evidence. “A forensic team has inspected the place of occurrence. The exact cause of death can be ascertained only after the post-mortem report is received,” Senior Superintendent of Police Jagunath Reddy said. The body has been sent to Patna Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination, and CCTV footage is being examined.
The incident has sparked protests in the area, with locals blocking the main road and demanding exemplary punishment for the accused. A large number of police personnel have been deployed to prevent escalation, and authorities are working to restore normalcy in the area. The case has also sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice for the young victim [1].
