Agartala, May 4: A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Tripura for allegedly raping and murdering his minor granddaughter. Authorities reported the arrest on Sunday, following the discovery of the 16-year-old girl’s body at the suspect’s home.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed the police to ensure that the accused faces the strictest punishment possible. In a social media post, he expressed his concern over the unnatural death of the girl, a student in the 10th grade, in Chandanmura village of the Sonamura sub-division in Sipahijala district.
Local MLA and Higher Education Minister Kishore Barman spoke to residents of the area, describing the incident as heartbreaking and tragic. Based on initial investigations, two individuals have already been arrested.
The police confirmed that the accused, Pran Ballabh Das, was taken into custody on Saturday after the girl’s body was found. The case was registered following a complaint filed by the victim’s father, Bapi Das.
Neighbors reported that the victim was living with her grandparents, as her father, who works for a private security agency in Bengaluru, remarried after the death of his wife. Allegations suggest that the girl was subjected to repeated sexual abuse by her grandfather. Bapi Das returned home upon hearing the news of his daughter’s death.
Bapi Das and local residents have demanded the death penalty for the accused, emphasizing that there is no place in society for individuals who commit such heinous crimes.
The police are continuing their investigation, with the post-mortem report expected on Monday, which may provide further clarity on the case.
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