Bandh observed in Kalmeshwar over minor girl's murder

Main markets remained closed in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Monday as people took to streets to protest against the brutal murder of a five-year-old girl and demanded speedy justice.

Nagpur: Residents of Kalmeshwar in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Monday organised rallies and called for a bandh to protest the brutal murder of a five-year-old girl in Linga village.

Main markets remained closed since morning after people took to streets to condemn the incident and demanded speedy justice.

The body of the five-year-old daughter of a farm labourer with her head smashed was found on an agriculture farm in the village on Sunday.

The deceased was missing since December 6 afternoon. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder.

Superintendent of police, Nagpur Rural, Rakesh Ola confirmed the arrest but refused to elaborate. Police have not ruled out sexual assault angle.