A shocking incident unfolded in Hamirpur district, where the body of a man accused of a horrific crime against a child was discovered hanging from a tree. The case has sent ripples through the local community and prompted a police investigation.
Details of the Alleged Crime
The accused, identified as 24-year-old Alok, also known as Satish Prajapati, is alleged to have committed a grave offence on Saturday evening. According to the victim's mother, the incident occurred during a village feast. The accused reportedly lured the 10-year-old girl to his house under the pretext of delivering milk to her.
Once inside, he allegedly raped the minor. When the terrified girl raised an alarm, the accused gagged her, took her to a nearby field, and abandoned her there before fleeing the scene. The young victim was later found in a field in a deeply distressed condition.
Police Investigation and Discovery
After her daughter went missing, the victim's mother filed a formal missing person complaint at the Biwar police station late on Saturday night. Police began their search for both the girl and the accused.
In a grim turn of events, on Sunday morning, police recovered the body of Alok Prajapati. The body was found hanging from a tree approximately 2 kilometres from the village. SHO Nandram Prajapati of Biwar police station confirmed that the body has been sent for postmortem to determine the exact cause of death. He stated that a thorough investigation into both the alleged rape and the subsequent death is ongoing.
Community Impact and Legal Process
This tragic sequence of events has left the village in a state of shock and anguish. The focus now remains on the well-being of the young survivor, who is receiving necessary medical and psychological support. The police are pursuing multiple angles in their probe, examining the circumstances leading to the accused's death while building a case based on the allegations against him.
The recovery of the body so soon after the reported crime adds a complex layer to the investigation. Authorities are meticulously piecing together the timeline of events from Saturday evening to Sunday morning to establish a clear narrative of what transpired.
