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Crime
12-year-old girl's body found in Gopalganj's Khanpur Ajmat village, sparking murder fears
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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A 12‑year‑old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead on Wednesday morning in Khanpur Ajmat village, Gopalganj district, prompting fears of homicide.
The body of a 12‑year‑old girl was discovered on Wednesday morning in Khanpur Ajmat, a hamlet in Lachwar Panchayat of Thave block, Gopalganj district, Bihar. The child had been reported missing two days earlier, and her disappearance had already caused concern among villagers.
Local residents said the corpse was found near a field while a search team was combing the area. Police were immediately alerted and have cordoned off the site for a forensic examination.
Authorities have not released a cause of death, but the circumstances have led officials to treat the case as a possible homicide. Investigators are questioning neighbours and family members to piece together the girl's last movements.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing grief and demanding swift action from law‑enforcement agencies. A senior police officer confirmed that a detailed inquiry is underway and that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The case underscores growing concerns about child safety in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and faster response mechanisms.
Local residents said the corpse was found near a field while a search team was combing the area. Police were immediately alerted and have cordoned off the site for a forensic examination.
Authorities have not released a cause of death, but the circumstances have led officials to treat the case as a possible homicide. Investigators are questioning neighbours and family members to piece together the girl's last movements.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing grief and demanding swift action from law‑enforcement agencies. A senior police officer confirmed that a detailed inquiry is underway and that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The case underscores growing concerns about child safety in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and faster response mechanisms.