Kolhapur: 10-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted And Murdered In Sugarcane Field 

Kolhapur is reeling from a tragic incident where the body of a 10-year-old girl was found in a sugarcane field. The incident was reported from Shiye village, Karvir taluka. Authorities suspect that the girl’s murder may be connected to a sexual assault, leading to widespread outrage and concern over the safety of women and children.

The incident coincided with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s visit to Kolhapur for the “Ladki Bahin” program, highlighting the urgent need to address safety issues in the state. Initial reports suggest that the girl had been missing since Wednesday evening. In response to the incident, the police have detained a suspect for questioning as part of their ongoing investigation.