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Crime
Man Awarded Double Death Penalty for Rape and Murder of 6-Year-Old Niece During Kanya Bhoj
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 01:17 AM
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A court has sentenced a man to two death penalties after convicting him of raping and murdering his six-year-old niece during a Kanya Bhoj ceremony. The verdict was delivered following a trial that established the crime.
The incident occurred during a traditional Kanya Bhoj feast, where the man allegedly lured his niece away and committed rape before killing her. Police investigations led to his arrest and the filing of charges under relevant sections of the law.
During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence that linked the accused to the crime, including forensic reports and witness testimonies. The court found him guilty of both rape and murder, invoking provisions that allow for the death penalty in such heinous cases.
The judge awarded two separate death sentences, one for each offence, reflecting the gravity of the crimes. The ruling has been noted in legal circles as an example of stringent punishment for sexual violence against minors.
During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence that linked the accused to the crime, including forensic reports and witness testimonies. The court found him guilty of both rape and murder, invoking provisions that allow for the death penalty in such heinous cases.
The judge awarded two separate death sentences, one for each offence, reflecting the gravity of the crimes. The ruling has been noted in legal circles as an example of stringent punishment for sexual violence against minors.