Kabirdham, August 16: In a horrific incident in Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, a 15-year-old girl was chased and brutally beaten to death by a 19-year-old man on Tuesday, while onlookers stood by and did nothing to help. The attack took place in broad daylight in Bamhani village, around 20 km from Kabirdham town and 100 km from Raipur.

TOI reported that the accused, identified as Vicky Kaushik, reportedly had a personal vendetta against the girl's father. According to the police, Vicky was sitting with his friends near the girl’s school, waiting for her to come out after her classes. When the girl stepped out, Vicky intercepted her and passed lewd comments. The girl objected strongly, which led to Vicky picking up a stick and swinging it at her. Suicide Caught on Camera in Chhattisgarh: Housing Board Accountant Jumps To Death From Office Building in Raipur, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Terrified, the girl began to run for her life, desperately calling out for help as she ran for nearly a kilometer. Shockingly, men who witnessed the scene did nothing to intervene. Vicky eventually caught up with her and struck her on the head with the stick. She collapsed, and though she was rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Chhattisgarh: Youth Thrashed for Allegedly Stealing Biscuits at Raipur Railway Station (Watch Videos).

Police arrested Vicky a few hours later in the village. In his statement, he admitted to the crime, saying he was seeking revenge for a prior conflict with the girl's father.

This incident has drawn parallels to a similar case in June, where a young woman was stabbed to death in a crowded market in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, again with no one intervening.

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