Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:09pm on 05 Oct 2024,Saturday India
Protests broke out in Joynagar, West Bengal, after a 9-year-old girl was kidnapped and murdered. Her body was found late on Friday. Villagers accused the police of initially refusing to file a missing person report. Angry residents set the Mahishmari police camp on fire and blocked roads. Women joined the protests, carrying sticks and kitchen utensils. Police arrested an 18-year-old man, who confessed to the crime. A large police force, including the Rapid Action Force, was deployed. Tear gas was used to control the situation. Authorities promised to address the villagers' concerns.
