Aizawl, Aug 16 (PTI): Police here on Sunday rejected a claim circulating on social media that the 15-year-old girl, whose body was found in Lunglei district more than a week ago, was killed by her aunt.
While no arrest has been made in the case, an official said the probe into it was underway, and the police will come out with a statement once a breakthrough is achieved.
According to police, the girl left her home around 8.30 pm on August 3 and did not return. Locals recovered her body on the morning of August 5 from the premises of a government-run school in Mualthuam North.
A case of murder and kidnapping has been registered at the Lunglei police station, and a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe it.
“An intensive investigation into the alleged murder is underway. We have not yet arrested any suspect and cannot reveal the progress in the investigation,” the officer told PTI.
He also clarified that a recent social media post claiming the involvement of the victim’s aunt was factually incorrect.
“Our seniors will make a statement once there is a lead or breakthrough in the investigation,” the officer added.
Locals claimed that the girl had stab marks on her chest.
Earlier, Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Education Minister Vanlalthlana condemned the incident and sought swift justice for the victim.
“Those responsible for this heinous crime must be identified and brought to justice without delay,” the chief minister said in a social media post on August 5.
The state police have urged people not to circulate unverified information or rumours that could impede the investigation and requested anyone with credible information about the case to come forward and share it with the authorities.
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