A horrific crime has shaken the Kothanur area of Bengaluru, where a six-year-old girl was abducted and brutally murdered. The child's body was later discovered in a dry canal, sending shockwaves through the local community and prompting a massive police investigation.
Timeline of a Tragedy
The incident unfolded on the evening of Thursday, May 30. The young victim, identified as Fathima, was playing near her home in the Kothanur Dinne area when she went missing. Her family immediately raised an alarm and began searching for her, fearing the worst.
According to the police complaint filed by the girl's father, a neighbour named Syed Sohail was seen taking the child away. The family's suspicions quickly fell on Sohail, who reportedly had a previous dispute with the girl's father. A frantic search operation was launched through the night.
Grim Discovery in the Canal
The search came to a tragic end on Friday morning, May 31. Acting on specific information and after interrogating the suspect's family members, police teams scoured a dry canal near Kothanur. There, they made the grim discovery: the body of the six-year-old girl.
Preliminary investigations suggest the child was strangled to death. The Kothanur police have registered a case of abduction and murder under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The primary suspect, Syed Sohail, is currently absconding, and a massive manhunt is underway to apprehend him.
Community Outrage and Police Response
The brutal murder has sparked outrage and deep anguish in the Kothanur neighbourhood. Residents are demanding swift justice for the innocent child and expressing concerns over safety. The police have assured the community that they are deploying all available resources to track down the accused.
Senior police officials are personally monitoring the case. Forensic teams have examined the crime scene, and the body has been sent for post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation is focusing on establishing the motive and the sequence of events that led to this heinous act.
This incident has once again raised serious questions about child safety in urban areas. It highlights the urgent need for heightened vigilance within communities and more robust mechanisms to protect the most vulnerable. The Bengaluru police face mounting pressure to solve this case quickly and bring the perpetrator to justice.
