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Crime
Teen Girl Allegedly Raped and Murdered in Gaighata, West Bengal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 08:51 AM
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A 17‑year‑old girl was found dead in Gaighata, West Bengal, with police alleging she had been raped before being murdered.
A 17‑year‑old girl was discovered dead in the Gaighata area of West Bengal on Tuesday, prompting an immediate police response. Local authorities have opened a criminal investigation, treating the case as a possible rape‑murder.
Police officials said preliminary examinations indicated signs of sexual assault prior to the fatal injuries, and the investigation is now focused on identifying and apprehending the perpetrator(s). Forensic teams have been deployed to collect evidence from the scene.
The incident has drawn condemnation from community leaders, who have called for swift justice and heightened safety measures for women in the region. NDTV reported the development as authorities continue their inquiry.
Police officials said preliminary examinations indicated signs of sexual assault prior to the fatal injuries, and the investigation is now focused on identifying and apprehending the perpetrator(s). Forensic teams have been deployed to collect evidence from the scene.
The incident has drawn condemnation from community leaders, who have called for swift justice and heightened safety measures for women in the region. NDTV reported the development as authorities continue their inquiry.