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Crime
Patna Class‑10 Girl Kidnapped, Raped, Murdered; Body Found on Lucknow Track 500 km Away
✍️ The Daily Jagran
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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A Class‑10 student from Patna was abducted, sexually assaulted and killed, with her body discovered on a railway track near Lucknow, about 500 km from the capital.
Patna authorities are investigating the abduction of a Class‑10 girl who was later found to have been raped and murdered. The teenager, a resident of the state capital, disappeared under circumstances that prompted a swift police response.
Her remains were located on a railway line near Lucknow, roughly 500 kilometres from Patna. The discovery was made by railway personnel who reported the finding to local law enforcement, prompting a transfer of the body to the nearest forensic facility.
Police have opened a homicide case and are gathering evidence from both Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Officials have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of the perpetrators, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation.
The incident has sparked outrage across the region, with community leaders demanding heightened security measures for students and stricter monitoring of travel routes.
Investigators continue to examine CCTV footage, mobile records and witness statements to piece together the sequence of events that led to the tragic loss of the young girl.
Her remains were located on a railway line near Lucknow, roughly 500 kilometres from Patna. The discovery was made by railway personnel who reported the finding to local law enforcement, prompting a transfer of the body to the nearest forensic facility.
Police have opened a homicide case and are gathering evidence from both Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Officials have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of the perpetrators, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation.
The incident has sparked outrage across the region, with community leaders demanding heightened security measures for students and stricter monitoring of travel routes.
Investigators continue to examine CCTV footage, mobile records and witness statements to piece together the sequence of events that led to the tragic loss of the young girl.