Justice in Sight: SIT Probes Kultuli Tragedy

The West Bengal government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Kultuli, South 24 Parganas district. The case has incited widespread protests locally. An arrest has already been made as authorities commit to justice.

The West Bengal government has taken decisive action by forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to delve into the alleged rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in the Kultuli area of South 24 Parganas district, an official has announced. The tragedy has ignited a fervor of public outrage across the state.

Led by Baruipur SP Palash Chandra Dhali, the SIT aims to thoroughly investigate the case and bring those responsible to account. 'We want to assure the locals of our commitment to ensuring justice and punishing those responsible for this crime,' the official stated on Tuesday. A suspect has already been apprehended.

The grim incident, which took place on October 5, has sparked intense protests. Local citizens have set vehicles on fire, vandalized a police outpost, and blocked roads, demanding swift justice. The discovery of the girl's body in a pond has only intensified these demands.