CBI to probe Shimla rape, murder case

Even as protests continued, the agency took over the probe

July 22, 2017 10:16 pm | Updated 10:16 pm IST - SHIMLA

A demonstration demanding justice for a minor girl who was raped and murdered, in Shimla on July 20, 2017.

A demonstration demanding justice for a minor girl who was raped and murdered, in Shimla on July 20, 2017.

The CBI on Saturday took over the investigation into the rape and murder of minor girl in Shimla even as public protests over the brutal crime continued.

The agency registered two cases relating to the rape and murder of the minor and the custodial death of an accused following orders of the High Court on July 19. The CBI has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

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