Jalandhar, Nov. 27 -- The chairpersons of the Punjab state women's commission and state commission for protection of child rights (PSCPCR) met the family members of the minor girl, who was allegedly raped and murdered by her best friend's father on November 22.

Both the commissions have already taken suo motu cognisance of the case and sought a detailed report on the matter from Jalandhar commissioner of police Dhanpreet Kaur Randhawa.

On November 22, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by a 46-year-old accused, identified as Harminder Singh. Her body was retrieved from one of the washrooms of Singh's residence.

Police said prima facie it appears the girl was strangled to death. A case has been registered under Sections...