Rajasthan Police Detain Suspect in Murder of 13-Year-Old Girl in Bikaner

A 13-year-old girl in Rajasthan's Bikaner district was found strangled near her village after failing to reach her Class 8 exam center on February 21. Police detained a man based on CCTV footage and his subsequent confession. Authorities are investigating possible sexual assault, pending post-mortem and medical reports. The case sparked protests demanding strict action and was raised in the Rajasthan Assembly, where opposition called for stronger measures against crimes targeting minors.