A horrific crime has shaken a quiet village in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, where a five-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered during Chhath Puja celebrations. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious questions about child safety in rural areas.
Tragedy During Festival Celebrations
The young victim had been participating in the joyous Chhath Puja festivities with her family when she suddenly went missing. According to police reports, the girl was last seen playing near her home in the village before her disappearance sparked frantic searches by family members and neighbors.
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrest
Uttar Pradesh police acted promptly upon receiving the complaint, launching an intensive investigation that led to the arrest of the accused within hours. The suspect, identified as a local resident, has been taken into custody and is being interrogated about the gruesome crime.
"The accused has been arrested and a case under relevant sections of the IPC and POCSO Act has been registered," stated a senior police official involved in the investigation.
Medical Examination Confirms Brutal Assault
Postmortem examination results confirmed the horrifying details of the crime. Medical reports indicated that the child had been sexually assaulted before being smothered to death. The brutal nature of the crime has left the entire village in a state of trauma and mourning.
Community in Mourning
The tragic incident has cast a dark shadow over what should have been a festive period for the village community. Chhath Puja, traditionally a time of celebration and religious devotion, has now become associated with this unspeakable tragedy.
Local authorities have assured the family of swift justice and emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety of women and children in the region. The case has been prioritized under the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and minors.
