Shillong: A 22-year-old man has been arrested for the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district, police said on Saturday.
The accused, a resident of the Umiam police station area, was arrested on Friday in connection with the incident that took place on October 9 in the Mawlasnai outpost area under Umiam police jurisdiction.
According to officials, the minor girl went missing around 11 a.m. after returning home from school. Her body was later discovered at around 7:20 p.m. the same day.
A team from the Meghalaya Forensic Crime Scene Unit (MFCSU) examined the site and collected evidence before the body was sent to Nongpoh Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination.
“Investigation is underway and we will file the chargesheet within 14 days after completing all legal formalities. We will also ensure a fast-track trial so that the accused is convicted within the next three to four months,” district Superintendent of Police Vivekanand Singh said.
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Authorities added that the accused will be included in the National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO).
