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
Left 4 · Centre 17 · Right 4 n = 25
- 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