Tragedy in Jalna: Young Victim's Ordeal Ignites Local Outrage

A nine-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Jalna city was allegedly drugged and raped before being abandoned by an unknown assailant. Following the Sunday night incident, locals protested, demanding justice. The victim, initially in critical condition, is now stable. Authorities have detained five suspects as investigations continue.

A harrowing incident in Maharashtra's Jalna city has left the community in shock as a nine-year-old girl was allegedly drugged and raped by an unidentified individual. The incident came to light late Sunday night, resulting in widespread outrage among the locals.

The girl, who was initially found in a critical condition, has since been stabilized after receiving treatment at a district hospital and later being transferred to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Superintendent of Police Ajay Kumar Bansal assured the public of ongoing efforts to apprehend the suspect.

Local residents expressed their anger through a 'rasta roko' protest, demanding swift justice. So far, authorities have detained five individuals, with preliminary investigations pointing to one suspect potentially responsible for the heinous crime. The victim's mother had left the child alone to collect aid when the incident occurred, adding to the tragedy.

(With inputs from agencies.)