Key Accused In Baruipur Rape-Murder Case Killed In Police Encounter After Escape Bid

Summary

Prabash Mondal, a principal accused in the alleged rape and murder of a twelve year old girl in Baruipur, was killed in an encounter with police after attempting to escape during a crime scene reconstruction. He allegedly grabbed a policeman's service weapon, fired a shot at the police team, and tried to flee, prompting officers to return fire in self defense. Mondal was one of three people arrested for the alleged crime, and his death occurred while a six member Special Investigation Team continues to investigate the case.