Baruipur minor girl death: Prohibitory orders in 3 police station areas
Synopsis
A 12-year-old girl's body pulled from a pond in Baruipur has set off a law-and-order crisis in South 24 Parganas — with a man allegedly lynched by a mob, prohibitory orders clamped across three police station areas, and a six-member SIT scrambling to restore both justice and calm. The local TMC MP's conspicuous absence from the spot has added political fuel to an already volatile situation.
Key Takeaways
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS imposed across three police station areas in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas on Monday .
Body of a 12-year-old girl recovered from a pond on Sunday ; family alleges rape and murder — not yet confirmed by police.
A young man was allegedly beaten to death by locals on suspicion of being the perpetrator; no official confirmation of this death.
A six-member SIT has been formed; two persons arrested , three detained for questioning.
Autopsy completed Sunday night ; report awaited to confirm cause of death and whether sexual assault occurred.
TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh faces public backlash for not visiting the victim's family, reportedly limiting her response to a call and a social media post.
The Baruipur Police District on Monday, 7 July 2025 imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 across areas under three police stations in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, following the recovery of the body of a 12-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered. The orders ban the assembly of five or more persons at any place until further notice.
What Triggered the Tension
The girl's body was recovered from a pond on Sunday morning. She had been reported missing since Saturday. Family members alleged she was raped and murdered, though police have not officially confirmed this. Tension gripped Baruipur after the recovery, with locals staging a protest with the body of the victim.
It is alleged that a young man was beaten to death on suspicion of being the girl's killer, though there has been no official confirmation of this. A large police contingent, including a joint deployment of state police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, was rushed to the spot. Officers interacted with protesters and assured them of prompt action, after which the situation reportedly stabilised partially.
Investigation and Arrests
A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the incident. So far, two persons have been arrested and three others detained for interrogation. The autopsy of the minor's body was completed on Sunday night. Police said the cause of death and whether the girl was sexually assaulted will only be confirmed once the autopsy report is formally released, after which an additional case will be registered if warranted.
Chief Minister's Response
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari spoke to the victim's father on Sunday and assured him of a thorough investigation. Police have maintained constant patrols in the affected areas to prevent any fresh outbreak of violence.
Political Controversy Over Local MP
Local residents expressed anger at Saayoni Ghosh, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member from Jadavpur and actress-turned-politician, for allegedly not visiting the victim's family or the site. According to reports, Ghosh limited her response to a phone call to the Chief Minister and a social media post.
Notably, Ghosh is currently among a group of 20 rebel TMC Lok Sabha members led by Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a four-time Lok Sabha member, who have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) — a Tripura-based party — following the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections. This adds a layer of political complexity to the already charged situation in Baruipur.
The autopsy report, once available, is expected to determine the next course of legal action. All eyes remain on the SIT's findings as the community demands accountability.
Point of View
If confirmed, will become a second criminal case that overshadows the first. The SIT formation is a standard administrative response, but its credibility will hinge on how quickly the autopsy report is made public and whether the arrests already made hold up in court. Most telling, however, is the political vacuum: a local MP choosing a social media post over a doorstep visit signals the kind of representative disconnect that deepens community grievance long after the cameras leave.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Baruipur minor girl death case?
The body of a 12-year-old girl was recovered from a pond in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on Sunday morning after she had been missing since Saturday. Her family has alleged she was raped and murdered, though police are awaiting the autopsy report to officially confirm the cause of death and whether sexual assault occurred.
Why were prohibitory orders imposed in Baruipur?
The Baruipur Police District imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to prevent fresh violence after locals staged protests following the girl's recovery. The orders ban the assembly of five or more persons across three police station areas until further notice.
Has anyone been arrested in connection with the case?
Two persons have been arrested so far and three others detained for interrogation. A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the incident, with further action expected once the autopsy report is formally released.
Who is Saayoni Ghosh and why is she facing criticism?
Saayoni Ghosh is the TMC Lok Sabha member from Jadavpur, elected in 2024, and a former actress. She is facing public criticism for allegedly not visiting the victim's family or the site of the incident, reportedly confining her response to a phone call to the Chief Minister and a social media post.
What is the current law-and-order situation in Baruipur?
The situation has partially stabilised after a joint deployment of state police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel interacted with protesters and assured prompt action. Prohibitory orders remain in force and constant patrols are being conducted to prevent any fresh outbreak of tension.
