14-year-old 'raped, murdered' in Jalandhar, body found from neighbour’s washroom

A 14-year-old girl’s body was found in the washroom of her neighbour’s house in Paras Estate on Leather Complex Road, Jalandhar, on Saturday around midnight.

The girl had been reported missing by her family. CCTV footage later showed she had entered the neighbour’s house.

Residents alleged that despite this, police personnel who visited the spot conducted only a cursory check of the house and left without a proper investigation.

Later, the girl’s body was found in the washroom of the same house.

“Had the police responded properly, there was a possibility of rescuing the girl safely,” alleged ex-MLA and BJP leader Sheetal Angural.

The police took the body into custody for investigation. The accused, who is said to be in his 50s and a father of two, was arrested by the Basti Bawa Khel police. Officers had to shield him from angry locals during his arrest.

ADCP-1 Akarshi Jain reached the spot and tried to control the situation. An autopsy is likely to be conducted on Sunday morning to ascertain the cause of death, which is likely strangulation. Her medical examination will also be carried out to confirm whether sexual assault occurred.