Protests Erupt in West Bengal After Alleged Rape and Murder of 10-Year-Old Girl

The incident has sparked widespread anger and political controversy, with demands for swift justice and police accountability.

The body of a 10-year-old girl was found in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, after she went missing on her way home from tuition on Friday.
CCTV footage showed the accused, Mostakin Sardar, leaving a shop on a bicycle with the victim, leading to his arrest and confession.
The girl's death has led to violent protests, with locals setting a police outpost on fire, accusing police of negligence in handling the initial complaint.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered a second post-mortem at AIIMS Kalyani and directed charges under the POCSO Act.
Political leaders, including BJP's Sukanta Majumdar, have criticized the state government, demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the handling of the case.