Crime & Law · India
Baruipur rape-murder case: Key accused killed in police encounter
The main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder of a minor, Prabhas Mondal, has been killed in a police encounter. The incident occurred while police were reconstructing the crime scene. According to reports, the accused allegedly attempted to snatch a firearm and opened fire on the police team. The case had previously seen violence and mob activity after the minor's body was recovered.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 4 C 17 R 4
- Left (4): National Herald, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (17 votes, 19 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Haribhoomi, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Patrika, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Quint, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (4): India Today, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer