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Man Arrested for Alleged Rape and Murder of Teenager in Jharkhand's Dumka
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News18•14-10-2026, 10:45
Man Arrested for Alleged Rape and Murder of Teenager in Jharkhand's Dumka
- •A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping and strangling a 14-year-old girl to death in Jharkhand's Dumka district.
- •The body of the Class-9 student was found in a semi-naked condition about 500 metres from her house on October 9.
- •Police questioned nearly 500 people before apprehending the accused from his house based on a confession.
- •Investigators identified the suspect using injury marks on his face, which were likely sustained as the victim tried to defend herself.
- •Authorities also recovered a blood-stained towel and the T-shirt worn by the accused during the incident.
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Police identified the 35-year-old accused through injury marks on his face, which were likely caused by the 14-year-old victim trying to save herself during the strangulation. Investigators also recovered a blood-stained towel and the T-shirt he wore during the incident.
The semi-naked body of the Class-9 student was found on October 9 in bushes about 500 metres from her house within the Kathikund police station area.
Police questioned nearly 500 people during their investigation before finally apprehending the accused from his house on Monday night.
