Muzaffarpur, June 2 -- Bihar Minister Kedar Gupta on Monday promised speedy trail and strictest punishment in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Muzaffarpur. He added that the State government will provide an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the victim's family.

"An incident of rape took place recently. the accused raped a minor girl and slit her neck. She was being treated in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur. Later, for better treatment, she was sent to Patna Medical College and Hospital, but she died there yesterday," Gupta told reporters here.

"Her last rites were also done. We have instructed the Senior Superintendent of Police to file a charge sheet in 10 days and to ensure the perpetrator gets the death sentenc...