The Ahmedabad Rural Police have successfully apprehended a suspect in the murder of a 7-year-old girl in Changodar. The crime, which occurred on April 7, was detected within a mere 14 hours.

The victim, identified as Muskan, daughter of Tanubhai Jitrabhai Gundia, was found dead on the premises of the Rasmadhur Company located along the Bavla-Sarkhej Highway. Preliminary investigations revealed that the young girl suffered severe injuries to her face, waist, and back and had her left ear severed, leading to her tragic demise. A case was lodged at the Changodar police station in the matter.

In light of the gravity of the situation, six dedicated teams comprising 60 officers from the Changodar police and other stations within the Sanand Division, alongside technical and forensic teams, were formed.

The investigation involved an exhaustive review of 30 to 40 CCTV cameras in the vicinity, as well as intensive questioning of over 100 residents. Authorities also scrutinised nearby labour colonies, factories, and warehouses, gathering information from watchmen, labourers, and contractors. The police meticulously verified the movements of individuals in the area at the time of the incident.

In a significant breakthrough, tracking dogs were deployed to assist in the investigation, leading to the identification of a suspect. The accused, Ravindra Kumar Chotalal Singh, a 30-year-old labourer residing at the Rasmadhur Company premises, was apprehended after he allegedly lured the young girl with biscuits. During interrogation, he confessed to striking the child with a brick, resulting in her death—a confession corroborated by additional evidence.

With in 14 hours of the incident the Ahmedabad Rural Police were able to nab down of the killer and further investigation regarding the case is going on.