Man Tortures 12-Year Old Sister To Death After Mistaking Her Period Stains For Bleeding After Sex

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Home is supposed to be the safest place, but what if it turns into a place where you feel threatened every day?

In a heartbreaking incident that sent shockwaves throughout the country, a 12-year-old girl was brutally tortured and killed by her brother in Ulhasnagar, Thane district.?

The young girl had just started menstruating and had period stains on her clothes, which her brother mistook for evidence of an affair.

According to police reports, the girl lived with her 30-year-old brother and his wife.?When the brother noticed the bloodstains on her clothes, he accused her of having an affair and began harassing her.

Despite the young girl's attempts to explain that she was simply experiencing her first menstrual cycle, her brother abused and tortured her physically.?Reports suggest the accused used tongs to inflict severe burns on several parts of the victim's body.?

The torture continued for four agonizing days, leaving the girl with fatal injuries she ultimately succumbed to.

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The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from all quarters, with many calling for justice for the young victim. The accused has been charged with murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, and the girl's body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

(Also read:?Not Just Women But It's Time For Men To Learn About Menstruation Too)

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This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the urgent need for greater awareness and education about menstruation and the importance of treating women and girls with respect and dignity.?

It is a wake-up call for society to do better and ensure that no woman or girl has to suffer such unspeakable atrocities at the hands of those closest to them.

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