He got arrested after the shootout…
On Thursday, 26 December 2024, the body of an eight-year-old girl stuffed in a gunny bag was found near a primary school in Varanasi.
The accused, named Irshad, was the victim's neighbour. He was arrested following a brief shootout with police. He has been charged with rape and murder of the minor.
The incident took place in Varanasi's Sujabad area. The body of the minor was found near the boundary wall of Bahadurpur Primary School. There were blood stains and bruise marks on her body.
The accused was arrested with the assistance of CCTV footage. Irshad was seen taking the girl to his house and coming out with the body in a sack after some time. Police said Irshad killed the girl after she resisted his attempt to rape her.
"Looking at the nearby CCTV footage, it was found that Irshad, a resident of the neighborhood, had tried to rape the girl by abducting her. After failing in his attempt, he killed her by hitting her head with a stone. He took the body in a gunny bag and threw it in front of the school," DCP, Varanasi Kashi Zone, Gaurav Banswal said.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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