Baruipur minor rape-murder: Bengal Police files 702-page chargesheet in 60 days
Synopsis
West Bengal Police filed a 702-page chargesheet in the Baruipur minor rape-murder case exactly 60 days after the crime — a case that shook the state after the autopsy revealed the child was alive when thrown into a pond. Three surviving accused now face trial under BNS and POCSO charges that carry the death penalty.
Key Takeaways
West Bengal Police SIT filed a 702-page chargesheet at Baruipur District Court on 3 September , exactly 60 days after the crime.
The minor girl went missing on 4 July ; her body was recovered from a pond in Suryapur on 5 July .
Post-mortem confirmed she was alive when thrown into the pond ; death caused by excessive bleeding and underwater suffocation.
Four persons were arrested; one accused, Prabhas Mondal , died in a police encounter.
Charges include gang rape of a minor, murder, kidnapping, and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012 .
The case now proceeds to trial, likely before a designated fast-track special court .
West Bengal Police on Thursday, 3 September confirmed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, has filed its first chargesheet before a district court — exactly 60 days after the crime was recorded. The 702-page chargesheet marks a significant procedural milestone in one of the most disturbing child-abuse cases to shake West Bengal this year.
Timeline of the Crime
The victim was reported missing on the afternoon of 4 July. Her body was recovered the following morning, on 5 July, from a pond in the Suryapur area under the jurisdiction of Baruipur Police Station. Investigators established that the crime occurred between the night of 4 July and the early hours of 5 July.
The incident triggered a statewide uproar, prompting the state government to constitute a dedicated SIT and order a thorough investigation.
What the Post-Mortem Revealed
The autopsy report delivered deeply disturbing findings: the victim was alive when she was wrapped in a sack and thrown into the pond. According to the post-mortem, she suffered severe injuries to her private parts and head. The report cited excessive bleeding and underwater suffocation as the two causes of death.
Arrests and Encounter
A total of four persons were arrested in connection with the case. One of the accused, identified as Prabhas Mondal, died in a police encounter after allegedly snatching the firearm of an escorting officer and attempting to flee.
Charges Filed
According to sources within the state police, the accused have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including:
Section 137(2) (kidnapping), Section 140(3) (kidnapping or abducting with intent to keep a person secretly confined), Section 65(1) (rape of a female minor under 16 years of age), Section 70(2) (gang rape of a female under 18 years of age), Section 103(1) (murder), Section 238 (causing disappearance of evidence), and Section 61 (criminal conspiracy).
Additionally, the accused have been charged under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, which pertains to aggravated penetrative sexual assault against a child — one of the most serious offences under the statute.
What Happens Next
With the chargesheet filed at the Baruipur District Court, the case now moves to the trial stage. Given the gravity of the charges — including POCSO provisions and gang rape of a minor — the case is likely to be heard by a designated fast-track special court. The three surviving accused face the prospect of the harshest penalties under Indian law, including life imprisonment or the death penalty for the murder charge.
Point of View
But speed alone is not justice. The post-mortem finding — that the child was alive when submerged — elevates this case beyond a standard heinous-crime category into one that demands scrutiny of the entire chain of custody, witness protection, and trial timeline. The death of accused Prabhas Mondal in an encounter will inevitably invite questions about due process that the prosecution must be prepared to answer in court. Fast-track courts in POCSO cases have a patchy record on actual conviction timelines; the real test begins now.
NationPress
3 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Baruipur minor rape and murder case?
It is the case of a minor girl who went missing on 4 July in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, and whose body was recovered from a pond on 5 July. The post-mortem revealed she was alive when thrown into the pond, and the autopsy cited excessive bleeding and underwater suffocation as causes of death.
When was the chargesheet filed and in which court?
The SIT filed the 702-page chargesheet at the Baruipur District Court on 3 September, exactly 60 days after the crime occurred on 4 July.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
The accused have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 — including kidnapping, gang rape of a minor, murder, destruction of evidence, and criminal conspiracy — as well as Section 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012, which covers aggravated penetrative sexual assault against a child.
How many people were arrested and what happened to them?
Four persons were arrested in connection with the case. One accused, Prabhas Mondal, died in a police encounter after allegedly snatching a firearm from an escorting officer and attempting to escape. The three surviving accused now face trial.
What happens next in the case?
With the chargesheet filed, the case moves to the trial stage. Given the POCSO charges and the severity of the offences, it is expected to be heard by a designated fast-track special court, where the accused could face life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.
