Tragic Case of 9-Year-Old Girl Murdered in Delhi Shocks Community
Grim Discovery of a Young Girl's Body
Delhi: A horrifying incident has emerged from Nehru Vihar, where a 9-year-old girl was reportedly murdered following an alleged sexual assault. The accused is said to have concealed her body, partially clothed, inside a suitcase. The grim details of the crime surfaced when a local child informed adults that the victim had been seen heading towards a nearby apartment.
Community Responds to the Disturbing Find
Concerned residents, suspicious about the situation, forced entry into a locked house and discovered the girl's body in a state of undress. Reports indicate that she had been missing for approximately three hours. Following this shocking revelation, locals rushed her to a nearby nursing home. The victim's family suspects that local boys were involved in this brutal act.
Police Investigation Underway
The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and initiated a search operation to locate the suspects. A case has also been filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the child's remains have been sent for a post-mortem examination. This incident has ignited public outrage, prompting a significant police manhunt. In protest, the victim's family blocked the Chand Bagh bridge, which was later cleared by authorities.
Political Reactions to the Incident
Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has criticized the ruling BJP in light of this tragedy. She expressed her concerns on social media, questioning, "Who is accountable for the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl in Delhi? What is being done about the worsening law and order situation? Despite having a strong government, why are our daughters still unsafe? Where are Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Home Minister Amit Shah?"