Suspect Arrested for the Murder of 13-Year-Old Girl in Bikaner
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Jaipur, Feb 24 (NationPress) Authorities have apprehended a suspect linked to the tragic murder of a 13-year-old girl who was en route to her Class 8 board examination in a village located in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
On February 21, she left home around 12:15 p.m. to attend her exam at a nearby center but failed to arrive.
When her absence was noted, the school administration contacted her family at approximately 1:46 p.m.
According to local residents, the girl routinely walked to school each day.
A search operation was launched, leading to the discovery of her body a short distance from the village.
This disturbing incident provoked significant outcry in the Vidhan Sabha on Monday, with opposition members demanding action against such heinous acts within the state.
Superintendent of Police Kavendra Singh Sagar reported that after three days of relentless investigation, including technical analysis and thorough interrogation, police made significant progress in the case.
They reviewed CCTV footage from the area on the day of the incident, which revealed the suspect entering the vicinity around the time of the crime and leaving later, raising suspicions. The suspect was subsequently identified.
During interrogation, the accused initially provided false information about his location.
However, after detailed questioning and verification, he allegedly admitted to strangling the young girl.
Authorities suspect that a sexual assault may have occurred, although this will be confirmed by the post-mortem examination report, which is currently being conducted as per legal protocols.
A medical examination will also take place.
The investigation is ongoing, with further elements of the case being scrutinized.
Bikaner Police have reiterated their commitment to a transparent, thorough, and timely investigation, promising strict legal repercussions for the accused as dictated by law.
Meanwhile, family members and local villagers are protesting, demanding severe repercussions and compensation due to delays in the post-mortem examination.