The Manipur police have arrested a suspect in connection with the sexual assault and murder of a 9-year-old girl at Lanva TD Block, Lingsiphai in Churachandpur district. The incident sparked widespread grief and outrage across the district, prompting a high-priority investigation involving multiple agencies.
The police launched a comprehensive probe, including multiple rounds of interrogation, forensic examination of medical evidence, and assistance from the CRPF dog squad. Investigators analyzed large volumes of mobile tower data and call detail records (CDRs) to trace the movements of individuals and reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the crime.
Based on the evidence gathered, the police took one suspect into custody. A senior police officer confirmed that a chargesheet will be filed soon by the Women Police Station. The arrest comes shortly after another similar incident in the state had stirred public outrage, raising concerns about child safety and law enforcement efficiency.
Local communities have held vigils and protests, demanding swift and stringent justice for the young victim. Civil society groups and child rights activists have called for stronger preventive measures to protect children from such brutal crimes. The state government has assured that the case will be pursued with the utmost seriousness and that justice will not be delayed.