One of the prime accused in the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur was killed in an alleged encounter.

The accused, identified as Prabash Mondal, was among three people arrested in connection with the rape and murder of the girl, whose body was found stuffed inside a sack in a pond in Baruipur earlier this week, triggering widespread outrage and violent protests in the area.

Key suspect in Baruipur rape-murder case killed in police encounter as investigation progresses and capital punishment promised. Follow The Hindu for more.

Key suspect in Baruipur rape-murder case killed in police encounter as investigation progresses and capital punishment promised.

The body of the girl, who had gone missing on July 4, was found stuffed in a sack in Surjyapur Haat area the next day, triggering a protest by locals.

West Bengal's Baruipur faces unrest following the rape and murder of a minor, challenging the newly-inducted BJP government.