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Greater Noida Horror: 6-year-old minor girl murdered after alleged rape, accused killed in police encounter
6-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered in Haldoni village, Greater Noida. Went missing Friday, body found near pond Saturday. Main accused, 40, tenant of girl's uncle, shot dead in encounter after he fired at cops during crime recreation near D-Park outpost.
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- Why it matters
- The case involves a child fatality with alleged criminal conduct by someone in the community; it reaches residents of Greater Noida and raises questions about the circumstances of both the death and the police encounter.
- Most affected
- Residents of Haldoni village, Greater Noida — A child's death in their community after alleged sexual assault, with police action in response.
Child safety advocates and oversight bodies — An incident involving alleged rape and murder of a minor and a fatal police encounter requiring investigation. - Likely next
- Whether an independent inquiry into the police encounter is announced, and whether the circumstances of the child's death are confirmed through autopsy and investigation.