India, Sept. 17 -- The East Khasi Hills district police in Meghalaya have held a 13-year-old boy in connection with the death of a 4-year-old girl, superintendent of police Vivek Syiem confirmed on Wednesday.

On September 14, Rynjah police received a complaint after a 4-year-old girl went missing around 8 am. She was seen playing at 7.30 am in her house. A search involving police, the Village Defence Party, locals and a dog squad followed, though heavy rain hampered efforts.

On September 15 evening, the father reported that her body was found at a construction site, about 100 metres from the home, following which he filed a murder complaint.

The girl's death sparked protests and condemnation from civil society groups, student unions an...