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Two-year old child killed in UP, #JusticeForTwinkleSharma trends on Twitter

| @indiablooms | Jun 07, 2019, at 12:08 pm

New Delhi/Aligarh, Jun 7 (IBNS): Several prominent personalities have joined the #JusticeForTwinkleSharma on Twitter over the horrific incident in which a 2-year old girl was mutilated and murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh.

The victim's family had reported her missing on May 31. The Aligarh police was alerted when stray dogs had appeared to carry the body parts of the victim. The police have ruled out rape., media report said.

The girl's body was found near her house on the outskirts of Aligarh.

Two men, who are the neighbours of the deceased, have been arrested. The case will be investigated under the National Security Act (NSA). Under the NSA, anyone, who pose a threat to the national security, can be detained for a year.

#JusticeForTwinkleSharma trends

Actor Anupam Kher said: "Angry, horrified, ashamed and deeply saddened beyond words at the barbaric rape of the three year old #TwinkleSharma. The rapist should be hanged in public. No other punishment is enough for this heinous crime. I demand #JusticeForTwinkleSharma ."

Sidharth Malhotra tweeted, "Extremely disturbed by the news of #TwinkleSharma. It's scary to be living in a world where even innocent children are not safe. I urge our authorities to take action to ensure that such a heinous crime is never repeated again! #JusticeForTwinkleSharma"

Akshay Kumar said: "Horrified, upset and angry to know about baby #TwinkleSharma! This is definitely not the kind of world we want for our children. We need immediate and strictest punishment for such a heinous crime. #JusticeForTwinkle"

Saina Nehwal tweeted, "Shocking news really sad to hear about this horrible incident...I pray to god that her soul rest in peace ... #twinklesharma"

Abhishek Bachchan said: "Just so disgusted and angered hearing about #TwinkleSharma. How can somebody even think of doing such a thing?!?! Speechless…."

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