A Muslim girl, around 11 years old, was allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur, a southern suburb of Kolkata, sparking widespread unrest across West Bengal. Her body was recovered from a pond on Sunday morning after she went missing the previous evening. Police have filed a case under the POCSO Act following a preliminary autopsy report and formed a six-member special investigation team to probe the incident. Three suspects have been arrested, and three others detained. One suspect was reportedly beaten to death by an angry mob. Authorities have imposed restrictions on gatherings under Section 163 to prevent further violence.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured justice for the victim’s family, who are scheduled to meet him at the state police headquarters. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s supporters alleged she was prevented by police from visiting Baruipur, a claim denied by state minister Dilip Ghosh. Trinamool Congress leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee, expressed solidarity with the victim’s family and demanded swift punishment.

Members of the Muslim community accused the current government of discrimination and claimed police were detaining Muslims who protested for justice.