The investigation into the horrific gangrape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur has taken a dramatic turn after the main accused died in a police encounter during crime scene reconstruction. According to police, the accused allegedly snatched a firearm from an officer, opened fire on the investigating team and attempted to escape. Officers then returned fire, leaving the accused critically injured. He was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The encounter comes days after the brutal crime shocked West Bengal. The young victim's body was recovered from a pond in Baruipur, and the post-mortem examination confirmed sexual assault. Police subsequently registered a case under relevant provisions of the POCSO Act and murder charges. WATCH

This Independence Day 2025, take a rare and emotional walk through one of Mumbai’s most historic hidden gems—The Birla House. A home that once hosted the likes of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Birla House was more than just a residence—it was a nerve centre for India’s freedom movement. From intense strategy meetings to quiet moments of reflection, these walls have seen history unfold. In this special episode of Inside Access, Yashovardhan Birla, heir to the iconic Birla legacy, opens the doors to the rooms where the future of free India was once envisioned.