India

Baruipur horror: A 12-year-old's rape and murder has spiralled into a political flashpoint in Bengal

Hindustan Times •July 8, 2026

The alleged “encounter” of one of the accused has also been in focus, with BJP terming in “divine justice” and Mamata Banerjee-led TMC calling it “jungle law”.

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