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Bulandshahr rape-murder accused killed in encounter, 2 cops hurt
The prime accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Bulandshahr was killed in an encounter with police in the Gulaothi area late on August 8 night, officials said.…
The Story in Brief
The prime accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Bulandshahr was killed in an encounter with police in the Gulaothi area late on August 8 night, officials said. Police had announced a Rs 50,000 reward for his capture. Two police personnel sustained bullet injuries in the exchange of fire.
The accused, identified as Monu, 35, allegedly abducted the girl on August 1, raped and killed her, and dumped her body near Vair railway station. Police recovered a pistol, cartridges, and a motorcycle without a number plate from the spot. CCTV footage helped identify the suspect. A second accused escaped, and a search is on.
The Indian Opinion
This encounter will fuel debates on police accountability and swift justice. While many may applaud the outcome for a heinous crime, questions about due process remain. The police must prove the encounter was genuine, especially with a second suspect still at large. The test will be whether an independent investigation upholds the police version under scrutiny.
Sources (2): deccanherald.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
