A six-year-old girl was reportedly abducted and murdered near Whitefield in east Bengaluru, police confirmed on Wednesday. The victim, the daughter of a migrant worker from West Bengal, went missing on the afternoon of January 5, prompting her father to file a complaint the next day. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the case.

According to the complaint, the girl was last seen playing near her family’s makeshift home when a person, also a migrant worker from West Bengal living nearby, was noticed loitering in the vicinity. The father immediately suspected the individual after failing to locate his daughter despite searching the area extensively.

Police later discovered the girl’s body in a dry drain within the migrant colony at Pattandur Agrahara, confirming the worst fears of her family. Initial reports suggest that the child was strangled to death, and authorities have stated there were no signs of sexual assault. The motive behind the killing is currently under investigation.

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The Whitefield police have registered a case based on the family’s complaint, and officers are actively pursuing the prime suspect, who remains at large. Senior officials emphasized that the investigation is being conducted with urgency to ensure swift justice.

This tragic incident has sparked widespread concern among residents of the colony and the broader community, highlighting the vulnerability of children in densely populated urban settlements. Authorities have urged parents to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity promptly.

Police have assured the public that all available resources are being deployed to apprehend the accused. “We are leaving no stone unturned in tracking down the suspect and ensuring the safety of children in the area,” said a senior Whitefield police official, as the manhunt continues.

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