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Lawyers question Baruipur rape case encounter killing
Telegraph India··10 Jul
Criminal lawyers in Kolkata expressed scepticism over police claims that accused Pravas Mondal was shot dead during a crime reconstruction on July 9, Telegraph India reported. Police said Mondal snatched an officer's gun, fired and was killed when police returned fire. Bullets reportedly hit him from the rear as he fled the Baruipur rape-murder scene.
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What It Means For You
- Baruipur case raises questions about police encounter procedures.
- Victims' families may face uncertainty over full accountability.
- Supreme Court encounter guidelines remain central to the debate.
What's Happening
- Accused Pravas Mondal was shot dead during a July 9 reconstruction.
- Police say he snatched a service firearm and fired at officers.
- Criminal lawyers across Kolkata questioned the official account.
Baruipur Case Background
- An 11-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Baruipur.
- Mondal had helped locate the body and identify other accused.
- A missing person's complaint was filed on July 4.
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