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Crime
Jharkhand Panchayat's Rs 1 Lakh Settlement
✍️ News18
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 02:30 AM
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A Jharkhand panchayat has sparked controversy by attempting to settle a 3-year-old's rape case with a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Part of the money was allegedly used to buy liquor.
In a shocking incident, a panchayat in Jharkhand has attempted to settle a case of rape of a 3-year-old girl with a fine of Rs 1 lakh. The panchayat's decision has raised questions about the seriousness with which such crimes are treated. According to reports, part of the fine money was used to buy liquor, highlighting the insensitive approach of the panchayat. The incident has sparked outrage and demands for stricter action against those responsible.