12 of a family arrested for killing, cremating minor girl in Odisha
Published By : Prameya News Bureau | December 16, 2020 IST
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Kalahandi, Dec 16: In a shocking incident, 12 persons of a family were arrested for allegedly killing and cremating a minor girl at Darapata village under Biswanathpur police limits in the district today. According to sources, one Anita (16), daughter of Keshani Behera had gone to picnic with her friends on December 7 and returned to home after four days. Later, a verbal spat broke out between Anita and her brother Alekh over the issue and then the verbal fight took an ugly turn as Alekh slapped her and the girl died. The family members of the deceased then cremated the minor without informing neighbors and relatives. Later, some villagers tipped the local police about the matter, basing on which the police along with a scientific team reached the cremation ground and launched a probe. During the investigation, the police found the involvement of the family in this incident and arrested them. All the accused have been forwarded to court.
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