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Man Booked Under POCSO, Steps Out on Bail; Murders Minor Rape Victim

First Published: 30th April, 2025 13:18 IST

In a shocking incident, a man has been arrested for the second time, this time for the brutal murder of a minor girl whom he had earlier been arrested of

In a shocking incident, a man has been arrested for the second time, this time for the brutal murder of a minor girl whom he had earlier been arrested of raping.

The accused, Mukha Basumatary, was initially arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

However, after securing bail, he allegedly returned to the victim’s home in the Runikhat area along the Indo-Bhutan border in Chirang of Assam and beat her to death.

Police have re-arrested Basumatary in connection with the murder. An investigation is currently underway, with authorities working to uncover further details surrounding the case.

This tragic incident has sparked outrage and deep concern across the community, raising serious questions about the effectiveness and enforcement of bail conditions in cases involving crimes against minors.

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