Tragic Murder of Minor Girl in Cooch Behar Sparks Outrage

A shocking incident in Dinhata, Cooch Behar, has left the community reeling after a minor girl was found murdered, with her family alleging rape. The police have confirmed homicide and are awaiting autopsy results to investigate the rape claims. The girl's body was discovered in a jute field, leading to heightened tensions in the area as authorities search for those responsible. This tragic event has sparked outrage and calls for justice within the community.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2026, 16:19 IST

Incident Overview

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Kolkata, June 4: A tragic incident has unfolded in Dinhata, located in the Cooch Behar district of north Bengal, where a minor girl was reportedly murdered, according to police reports from Thursday. The victim's family has raised serious allegations of both rape and murder.

Discovery of the Body

The girl's body was discovered in a jute field within the Bamanhat I Gram Panchayat area on Wednesday evening, with leggings found tied around her neck.

Allegations and Police Response

Local villagers and the victim's family have claimed that the girl was sexually assaulted prior to her murder. While police have confirmed the act of homicide, they stated that the claims of rape will be investigated further once the autopsy results are available.

Timeline of Events

Family members reported that the girl left home around 10 a.m. on Wednesday and failed to return by noon, prompting them to search for her. Her body was later found in a nearby jute field, with the leggings she was wearing at the time of her disappearance allegedly used in the crime.

Ongoing Investigation

Upon learning of the body recovery, the Sahebganj police arrived at the scene, retrieved the body, and sent it for an autopsy. Police indicated that the body would be returned to the family following the autopsy.

An eyewitness recounted to local media that the girl had been missing since the morning, and her body was discovered during the family's search later that day. The incident has caused significant unrest in the community, prompting police to initiate a search for those responsible.

"The body has been sent for autopsy. The allegation of rape will be confirmed once the report is received. A murder case has been filed, and investigations are ongoing to uncover more details about the incident and the individuals involved," stated a senior officer from the Cooch Behar district police.