Outrage in Himachal: Family Demands Justice as Teenage Accused Remains Under Juvenile Protection

{ "title": "Outrage in Himachal: Family Demands Justice as Teenage Accused Remains Under Juvenile Protection", "article": "A grieving family in Himachal Pradesh has blocked a national highway, demanding strict action against a 14-year-old boy accused of attempting to rape and brutally attacking a 40-year-old woman. The victim, who sustained severe injuries while resisting the alleged assault, died five days later in a Chandigarh hospital. The incident occurred on November 3 in Hamirpur district when the woman was attacked by the Class 9 student while she was cutting grass in a nearby field. The accused allegedly used a stick and a sickle to inflict the injuries, which left the woman bleeding profusely. The police have confirmed that the accused confessed to the crime and have registered a case against him. However, the accused is currently lodged in a juvenile home, sparking outrage among the family and villagers who are demanding justice for the deceased. The blockade, which has disrupted traffic on the Hamirpur-Dharamshala national highway, is an expression of the community's frustration and anger over the incident. The police are trying to negotiate with the protesters to resolve the situation peacefully. "