A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Foji Colony, Sherpur, on Tuesday, leaving a community in shock. A four-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered by an accused who had been residing in the migrants' quarters for barely a month.
The events leading up to the tragedy began when the young girl was playing outside her quarters. The accused, taking advantage of her vulnerability, lured her to his room where he committed the heinous crime of sexual assault.
Following the assault, the perpetrator carried the child to the third floor of the building and callously threw her down, resulting in fatal injuries.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud thud and rushed to find the child's lifeless body behind a nearby factory.
The accused fled the scene, managing to evade capture despite initial searches by witnesses. Authorities have commenced an investigation, with preliminary findings indicating the accused had been living in the quarters for approximately one and a half months.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting concerns about safety and accountability within the industrial hub. Further details regarding the investigation and subsequent actions are awaited.
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