Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Birbhum Police File Charge Sheet in Student Murder Case
A schoolteacher in Birbhum, India, has been charged with the murder of a Class VII student.
The girl went missing in late August and her body was found in mid-September.
Police investigated and arrested the teacher.
The police filed a charge sheet, including serious charges like murder and kidnapping.
Because the victim was a minor and belonged to a tribal community, the case includes specific laws protecting children and marginalized groups.
Protests occurred after the incident, and the police are seeking capital punishment for the accused.
Birbhum police filed a charge sheet in a Class VII student's murder within ten days of body discovery.
The accused is the victim's schoolteacher, Manoj Kumar Pal.
Charges include rape, kidnapping, murder, and violations of the Pocso and SC/ST Atrocities Acts.
The girl went missing on August 28 and her body was discovered on September 16.
Police are working to ensure the accused receives capital punishment.
- Who
- Class VII student and her schoolteacher Manoj Kumar Pal.
- What
- A charge sheet was filed in the murder of a Class VII student.
- When
- The charge sheet was filed on Friday, within 10 days of the body discovery.
- Where
- Birbhum district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The teacher kidnapped and murdered the student, leading to the filing of charges.
- Victim
- Class VII student
- Accused
- Schoolteacher, Manoj Kumar Pal
- Charges
- Rape, kidnapping, murder, Pocso Act, SC/ST Atrocities Act
- Investigation Lead
- Birbhum Police Chief Amandeep
- Missing Date
- August 28
- Body Found
- September 16