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West Bengal Erupts in Protest After 11-Year-Old Girl Killed and Assaulted
NYT > World News·Saturday, 11 July 2026
The sexual assault and killing of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal has triggered days of protests in the Indian state. The anger is directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, which had promised to improve women's safety. The case has turned into a major political flashpoint.
Why It Matters
Women's safety is a persistent and deeply felt issue across India. When a child is killed, public fury tends to spill into the streets — and this time it's putting a ruling party on the defensive.
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