India News | Thane: 9-year-old Raped and Strangled to Death, 1 Detained

Thane (Maharashtra) [India], December 1 (ANI): A 9-year-old girl was allegedly raped and strangled to death in the Kalyan area of Thane, the police said on Thursday.

The police said a case of rape and POCSO was registered at the Mahatma Phule police station and an investigation is underway.

Also Read | Modi Government Asks FM Radio Channels Not to Play Songs Glorifying Alcohol, Drugs and Weaponry.

They added that they are also in the process of examining CCTV footage and are gathering information from locals.

According to the police, the minor girl was found dead at a bus depot near Kalyan railway station.

Also Read | Bihar at It Again! Two Km Road Stolen in Banka, Miscreants Sow Wheat Crops Over To Hide Theft.

A local informed the police about the body after which it reached the spot.

Police said the body was sent for post-mortem and the report revealed that she was raped.

One person was detained in connection with the case, but no arrests have been made so far, the police further informed.

The sleuths added that the minor resided in the Vitthalwadi area of Kalyan.

Further investigation is underway. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)