Outrage over brutal rape, murder of six-year-old

Police in India are questioning several people in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a six-year-old in the northern state of Haryana. Her body was found on Sunday close to her home from where she was allegedly abducted on the night of 8 December.  The extent of the injuries to the child have […]

Police in India are questioning several people in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a six-year-old in the northern state of Haryana.

Her body was found on Sunday close to her home from where she was allegedly abducted on the night of 8 December. 

The extent of the injuries to the child have horrified Indians, with many drawing parallels with the 2012 Delhi bus rape that caused massive outrage.

The government has formed a special investigative team as public pressure mounts on authorities to catch those responsible for the crime. Locals, including activists and political leaders from the district, have gathered in the village to protest. 

The girl’s family is demanding an inquiry by the federal police, saying they have no faith in the local police.