Baruipur Minor Girl Case: Arrests Made As SIT Probe Begins

The Baruipur minor girl case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has sparked public anger, police action, and political reactions after the body of a 12-year-old girl was recovered from a pond near her home.

According to reports, the girl had gone out on July 4 and did not return home. Her family later alleged that the initial police response was slow after they filed a missing persons complaint. The case has now become a major law-and-order issue in Bengal, with three people arrested and a Special Investigation Team expected to examine the allegations.

Three Arrested In Baruipur Case

Police have arrested three people in connection with the case, including the main accused. Reports said one more accused is still being searched for.

The arrests came after strong public anger in Baruipur, where locals questioned the pace of the initial police response. The victim’s family alleged that quicker action may have helped in tracing the girl earlier.

Family Raises Police Delay Allegation

The family claimed that they informed police after the girl went missing, but alleged that action was not taken quickly enough. Locals later joined the search and examined nearby CCTV footage.

The allegation of delayed police response has become one of the biggest issues in the case. Authorities are now under pressure to explain the timeline of action and ensure a transparent investigation.

Public Anger Turns Tense

The incident led to protests in Baruipur, with angry locals blocking roads and damaging police vehicles. The situation also turned violent after a man accused by locals of being linked to the case was allegedly lynched.

Officials have warned that strict action will be taken against anyone involved in violence. The government is now facing the challenge of ensuring justice in the case while also controlling law-and-order tensions in the area.

Political Reactions In Bengal

The case has also triggered political reactions in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee led a candlelight protest in Kolkata and accused the BJP government of failing to act swiftly. The BJP rejected the criticism and said the government was taking the matter seriously.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that those involved in the crime and those who created violence during protests will face action.

Investigation Now In Focus

The main focus now is on a fair, fast, and transparent investigation. The SIT is expected to examine the sequence of events, the arrests, the police delay allegations, and the circumstances that led to public anger.

The Baruipur case has become a serious test for the Bengal government’s handling of crime, child safety, and police accountability.