Barwani: Teen Relative Detained for Heinous Rape and Murder of 7-Year-Old Girl
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, police in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh have detained a 17-year-old relative of a seven-year-old girl for allegedly raping her and then killing her by throwing her into a canal. The gruesome crime came to light after the girl's body was recovered from the Indira Sagar Canal on January 26, following a tip-off from local residents.
Police Investigation and Recovery of the Body
Superintendent of Police Jagdish Dawar addressed the media, providing details of the case. He stated that the body of the young victim was found in the Indira Sagar Canal, located in the Rajpur police station area of the district. The recovery was made based on information provided by villagers, who alerted the authorities to the tragic discovery.
The post-mortem report, as revealed by Dawar, confirmed severe injuries to the girl's private parts, indicating sexual assault. Furthermore, the report attributed her cause of death to drowning, corroborating the initial suspicions of foul play.
Details of the Crime and Detention
According to the police official, the 17-year-old boy, who is a close relative of the victim, has been detained in connection with this heinous rape-murder case. During interrogation, the teenager confessed to the crime, providing a chilling account of the events that unfolded on the night of January 25.
The minor allegedly kidnapped the girl from her home while her family members were asleep. He then took her to a nearby canal, where he raped her. When the girl began screaming during the sexual assault, the boy, in a bid to silence her, threw her into the canal with the intention of killing her. Tragically, the child drowned in the water body, leading to her untimely death.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
The detained minor is set to be produced before a juvenile court, where legal proceedings will commence. A formal case has been registered under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, reflecting the gravity of the offense.
Police authorities have assured that a thorough investigation is underway to uncover all aspects of the case. The community remains in a state of mourning, with calls for justice echoing across the district. This incident highlights the urgent need for stronger child protection measures and vigilance against such brutal crimes.
