People blocked roads after a bone-chilling incident of rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl came to light from Gujarat's Botad. The police have arrested the accused Rajesh alias Raju Devsag Bhai Chauhan.
Tikamgarh Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sitaram said, "We received the information about the incident via dial 100. After that I informed the concerned police station about the matter. The police team rushed to the spot and took the minor into custody."
At the National Executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon party leaders to reach out to the minorities, including Muslims, without expecting votes.
Noting Pakistan's previous attempts to pass legislation prohibiting forced conversions and protecting religious minorities, the UN experts deplored the lack of access to justice for victims and their families.
"We urge the Pakistan Government to take immediate steps to prevent and thoroughly investigate these acts objectively and in line with domestic legislation and international human rights commitments. Perpetrators must be held fully accountable," the experts said over the spike in the number
Human Right Focus Pakistan condemned the murder of a Christian girl, who was kidnapped on December 25 while she was coming back from the hospital with her father.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening around 6 pm and all the accused of the case were arrested. The accused have been identifed as Pancham Thakur (22), Brijesh Thakur (around 22 years old) and Bali Thakur (around 23 years old).
"Yesterday we had around 60 injured people, 20 were a little serious and were referred to Rajaji Hospital. 40 others with minor injuries were given first aid. There has been no casualty," said Madurai District Collector Aneesh Sekhar on Jallikattu at Avaniyapuram.