Karnataka: Young Girl Murdered After Resisting Sexual Assault
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Synopsis
A disturbing incident in Hubballi, Karnataka, involved a youth who allegedly attempted to sexually assault a five-year-old girl and subsequently strangled her when she resisted. The police have launched an investigation and are searching for the accused, believed to be from Bihar.
Key Takeaways
- Victim: Five-year-old girl.
- Crime: Attempted sexual assault and murder.
- Location: Hubballi, Karnataka.
- Accused: Currently unidentified, believed to be from Bihar.
- Protests: Parents demanded justice and strict action.
Hubballi, (Karnataka) April 13 (NationPress) A disturbing incident emerged here on Sunday involving a young man who reportedly attempted to sexually assault a five-year-old girl and subsequently strangled her to death when she resisted his advances.
This tragic event took place within the area covered by the Ashokanagar police station in Hubballi.
As per police reports, the suspect lured the child to a shed and tried to assault her. When the girl cried out for help, nearby residents hurried to the scene.
Noticing the approaching crowd, the accused allegedly killed the girl and fled the scene.
Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar announced on Sunday that the victim's parents hail from Koppal. The father is a painter, while the mother works as a maid. Details concerning the suspect are currently unavailable.
A formal complaint has been lodged regarding the assault, and an investigation is ongoing to ascertain whether the girl was sexually assaulted, according to the commissioner.
Additionally, the mother had taken her daughter to work with her, and while she was busy, the suspect reportedly took the girl away.
Later, the body of the child was found in a shed. Authorities are still investigating the possibility of sexual assault, with a medical examination planned to confirm the facts.
The Police Commissioner stated that they would receive an official complaint from the parents and initiate stringent action.
In the meantime, the girl's parents held a protest in front of the Ashokanagar police station, denouncing the incident and demanding severe punishment for the perpetrator.
Police Commissioner Shashikumar personally addressed the protestors, assuring them that strict measures would be implemented.
Initial investigations suggest that the accused is from Bihar, and the police are actively searching for him.
In response to the incident, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi remarked that he had recently become aware of the situation.
"The government should prioritize the law and order situation in the state. Strict measures must be taken.
"Preventive actions must be implemented, and the guilty should face consequences without mercy. Those involved must also be prosecuted. I strongly condemn this incident," Pralhad Joshi stated.
