Tragic Loss: 12-Year-Old Abducted and Murdered in Jharkhand
A 12-year-old girl from Jharkhand's Hazaribag district was abducted and murdered, potentially sexually assaulted, according to police. The incident occurred near Bishnugarh, following a local festival procession. Police have begun investigations while the body undergoes post-mortem examination. The community is shocked and calling for justice.
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A harrowing incident has unfolded in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, where a 12-year-old girl was abducted and murdered by unidentified individuals. The gruesome act has sent shockwaves through the local community.
The young victim was last seen participating in a 'Mangla Julus' procession on Tuesday evening, marking the lead-up to the Ram Navami festival. The following day, villagers discovered her lifeless body near a school, prompting an immediate police response and a forensic examination of the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was brutally murdered with stones, specifically targeting her face and genital area, suggesting a heinous crime of sexual violence. Police have launched a full-scale investigation, though no arrests have been made. The incident underscores pressing concerns about safety and justice in the region.
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