Baruipur Rape-Murder Case: Accused Prabash Mondal Killed in Police Encounter in West Bengal (Watch Video)
The prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Baruipur was killed in a police encounter on Wednesday, marking a major development in a case that has triggered widespread public outrage. Police said the accused, identified as Prabhas (Prabash) Mondal, died during an operation while investigators were pursuing leads in the case.
Prabash Mondal, the prime suspect in the brutal rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter on Wednesday morning. According to law enforcement officials, the fatal shooting occurred while investigators were reconstructing the crime scene with Mondal at the site, as reported by TOI. According to the Baruipur Superintendent of Police (SP), Mondal allegedly attempted to escape custody during the investigative process by overpowering an officer.
"While the crime scene was being reconstructed, he attempted to snatch a weapon from the police and open fire at them," the Baruipur SP stated. "In retaliation, the police fired back, striking Prabhas; he was declared dead at the hospital." West Bengal Shocker: Woman Rapes Nephew Repeatedly, Makes Videos of S*x Abuse and Blackmails Him in Bongaon; Arrested.
Baruipur Rape-Murder Accused Prabash Mondal Killed in Police Encounter
Autopsy Revelations and Expanded Charges
The encounter follows the discovery of the young victim's body in a local pond. A subsequent post-mortem examination revealed severe physical trauma. The autopsy report cited extensive injuries, including blunt-force trauma to the back of the head and burn marks.
Furthermore, forensic investigators discovered muddy water inside the victim's lungs, leading doctors to conclude that the girl was still breathing when she was thrown into the pond. The official cause of death was attributed to a combination of excessive blood loss and drowning. West Bengal: 17-Year-Old Boy Hacked to Death Over Football Match, 3 Arrested.
Following these definitive forensic findings, investigators upgraded the legal case to include charges of gang rape, murder, criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence, and relevant sections under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Mondal was one of several individuals implicated in the crime, which police believe took place on Saturday night. Authorities note that CCTV footage captured one of the suspects walking alongside the victim on Saturday afternoon.
The case has drawn significant local attention and unrest. Prior to Mondal's death in police custody, a fourth suspect in the case was beaten to death by an angry mob on Sunday.
Three remaining suspects remain in custody. Investigators state they are continuing to analyze the movements of all individuals involved and are currently working to verify conflicting statements regarding the events leading up to the victim's death.
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