The investigation into the horrific gangrape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur has taken a dramatic turn after the main accused died in a police encounter during crime scene reconstruction. According to police, the accused allegedly snatched a firearm from an officer, opened fire on the investigating team and attempted to escape. Officers then returned fire, leaving the accused critically injured. He was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The encounter comes days after the brutal crime shocked West Bengal. The young victim's body was recovered from a pond in Baruipur, and the post-mortem examination confirmed sexual assault. Police subsequently registered a case under relevant provisions of the POCSO Act and murder charges. WATCH

The assassination case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has returned to the spotlight after political commentator Candace Owens revived her controversial "exploding microphone" theory, reigniting fierce debate over one of the most closely watched political murder investigations in the United States. The renewed controversy comes as prosecutors formally charge Tyler James Robinson with aggravated murder, alleging the attack was politically motivated and deliberately planned because of Kirk's political views. Court filings also indicate that prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, while investigators say DNA evidence links the suspect to the alleged murder weapon. Despite the ongoing prosecution, Candace Owens has argued that several important questions surrounding Kirk's death remain unanswered. She has questioned the security arrangements at the event, suggested the possibility of investigative failures or cover-ups, and once again promoted the controversial "exploding microphone" theory instead of the official rifle shooting account presented by investigators. WATCH