Calling the situation under control, Dumka Superintendent of Police (SP) Ambar Lakda on August 28 informed that the accused behind the death of the Dumka girl has been arrested and that the Section 144 has been imposed in the area. “The accused Shahrukh has been arrested. We’ll apply at fast track court for a fast trial. People are cooperating with us. We appeal to people to maintain peace. The situation is under control and Section 144 has been imposed,” the SP said. The people held a protest against the gruesome incident on August 28 after the girl succumbed to her injuries. The victim was a student who was set ablaze by a man in Dumka for allegedly turning down his proposal.