A horrific crime has shocked Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.

A 12-year-old girl who had gone to watch the Mangla Procession during Ramnavmi went missing.

The next day, her body was found near a bamboo grove with severe injuries. Police suspect brutal vi*lence and possible s*xual assault.

The face of the min*r girl was cr*shed with heavy stones.

An SIT team has been formed, and forensic experts along with a dog squad are investigating the crime scene.

Police have assured strict action and have appealed for public help to catch the culprits.

Such heinous crimes against childr*n continue to raise serious safety concerns.