Bengaluru, June 12 -- The shocking murder of six-year-old Vennela has not only exposed a gruesome crime but has also raised serious questions about the functioning of the Kadugodi police in Bengaluru, Karnataka, who allegedly failed to act for more than two months despite medical evidence pointing to homicide.

Vennela was allegedly murdered on March 24, but a murder case was registered only on June 4 after sustained pressure from the victim's family and intervention from the Lokayukta. The nearly 72-day delay has prompted allegations of gross negligence and possible shielding of the accused.

The latest development came on Thursday when Vennela's mother, Priyanka, was produced before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Co...