India, July 6 -- Two people were arrested and three detained for questioning in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, even as prohibitory orders preventing large gatherings were imposed in parts of the Kolkata suburb. A man was allegedly lynched on Sunday on suspicion of being involved in the incident that sparked outrage.

"We have arrested two people. Three more were being questioned. We are waiting for the autopsy report. A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up. Four FIRs [first information reports] have been registered, including one related to the alleged rape and murder of the girl and the lynching of a man," said a police officer. Police said raids were co...