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BISWANATH, Assam, India – Assam Police on Monday arrested seven minors for allegedly raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Biswanath district, in the state of Assam in India.

The incident took place on Friday when one of the accused lured the victim and took her to a jungle.

“The incident occurred Friday night when one of the seven boys had lured the victim and took her to a jungle near their village and then they allegedly raped her,” Sourav Jyoti Saikia, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Biswanath said Monday.

He also said that the girl’s family had lodged a missing complaint on Saturday morning. However, her body was later found hanging from a tree in a jungle area of the village, the police added.

Following the incident, the police detained a local boy who confessed to the crime.

The incident took place in Sakala village under Gohpur police station.

Meanwhile, angry villagers attacked the accused when police took them to the crime site. The villagers also surrounded the Gohpur police station and demanded strict action against the culprits.

Further, an investigation is underway (ANI)