UMROI: Ri Bhoi Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the gruesome murder case of a 13-year-old girl whose body was discovered earlier this week in a forested area under the jurisdiction of Mawlasnai Police Outpost.
Ri Bhoi Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivekanand Rathore confirmed that the suspect was apprehended during the intervening night of October 10 and 11.
The accused has been identified as Iainehskhem Kharsati, 22, a resident of a village under Mawlasnai Post Office within Umiam Police Station limits in Ri Bhoi District.
According to SP Rathore, Kharsati has confessed to the crime, admitting that he sexually assaulted the victim before murdering her.
“Legal procedures are currently underway, and the accused is in police custody,” Rathore said.
He added that the motive behind the crime is yet to be determined and will be established following further interrogation. The SP refrained from speculation, emphasizing that a thorough investigation is being carried out.
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“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,” Rathore stated.
“The accused will be enlisted in the National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO),” he added.
The brutal incident has sent shockwaves across Ri Bhoi district, sparking outrage and calls for swift justice for the young victim. Residents and civil society groups have urged the authorities to ensure that the case is pursued with urgency and sensitivity.
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