An angry mob of neighbours attacked the man for his barbaric actions in the Odisha province following the horrific incident. The girl’s body was wrapped in a blood-soaked cloth hours after she was killed and she was rushed to hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. The man reportedly lured the girl to a secluded spot before raping and killing her.
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The victim’s mother said: “My daughter was found in an unconscious state and was immediately rushed to the railway hospital and then shifted to AIIMS (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences).
“But the doctors pronounced her dead on arrival.”
The alleged perpetrator was also taken to hospital after the locals attacked him.
The accused is reportedly a neighbour of the victim and police have been deployed to ensure peace in the area.
The locals even blocked the road in front of the police station, by burning tyres, to demand action against the accused man.
Police have told the local people that action is being taken against the man and he will face punishment of this actions.
A police spokesman said said: “From preliminary probe it is clear that the minor girl was sexually assaulted but she was declared dead at the hospital.
“The primary accused of the case has been detained and legal action will be taken against him. As the case is a sensitive one, a special team will be formed to investigate it.”
Odisha is an eastern India state on the Bay of Bengal and is known for its trial cultures.