Balasore: Police have detained three persons in connection with the rape and murder of a 14-year-old minor girl near Bartana village under Jaleswar police station in Balasore district.
Meanwhile, the BJD has called for a bandh in Jaleswar on October 27. The CPM held a press conference on the issue, while Debsena staged a dharna from 9 am to 11 am today. Locals have also blocked roads for the last three days demanding justice.
After interrogating Chandrakant Jena alias Kahna of Sultanpur village, who was arrested in the case, police have got crucial information. According to police, Kahna was acquainted with the minor girl. On October 16, he asked her to take him to Paschima Bada market. Trusting him, the girl went with him on his bike and was taken to various places till evening.
At around 6:30 pm, he took her to a secluded place in Bartana village. When the minor girl refused to have physical relations, Kahna killed her, Balasore SP Pratyush Divakar informed reporters in Jaleswar. Police are investigating whether anyone else was present during the incident or after the murder.
Judging by the condition of the body, it is suspected that nitric acid was used. The acid is used in making ornaments. Villagers have demanded investigation into whether the acid was brought by Kahna as per a pre-plan or thrown on the body hours after the incident.
Meanwhile, family members of the minor girl blocked the road at Devakumar in Pashchimbad panchayat since 9 am today demanding justice and strict action against the culprits. The protest continued till the filing of this report with protesters burning tyres.
