Overview
- The child was reported missing on November 12, and her body was found about 36 hours later in a bag near her home, according to Gujarat Police.
- Officers detained four suspects during the probe, and a neighbour admitted to abducting and strangling the girl before dumping the body, leading to his arrest.
- The accused allegedly joined the community search for the child and later shifted the bag over fear of being caught, police said.
- Media reports identify the arrested neighbour as Anil Devipujak, with police citing a dispute with the girl’s father as the alleged motive under verification.
- Investigators deployed large search teams, drones and CCTV review, and brought in LCB, SOG, fingerprint experts and a dog squad, while post-mortem findings will determine whether sexual assault occurred.