Patna, June 3 -- Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Monday condemned the alleged rape and brutal assault of a nine-year-old girl in Muzaffarpur as "extremely sad and painful," assuring that immediate action has been taken and justice would be delivered through a speedy trial.

His remark comes amid mounting public anger and political outrage after the victim, attacked on May 26, succumbed to her injuries at a Patna hospital on June 1.

"Soon after the incident, the accused was arrested. The Muzaffarpur SSP has assured that a chargesheet will be filed promptly and a speedy trial will follow to ensure justice," Pandey said.

He added that the minor received treatment initially at SKMCH in Muzaffarpur and was later shifted to Patna for f...