Police question locals after child’s death linked to alleged abuse in Ghaziabad

Authorities in Ghaziabad are probing a disturbing allegation that a 7‑year‑old girl was assaulted before her body was found inside a half‑constructed mall. According to the victim’s relatives, the child had visited her uncle’s house on July 2 and was later lured by a local teenager, leading to an alleged rape. The police have filed charges against the accused under relevant sections of the law, conducted a medical examination of the victim, and placed the suspect in a child protection centre. Interrogations of other suspects continue as investigators piece together the timeline.