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Life Sentence for Bhayli Gang Rape Convicts
31 Aug
Summary
- Five convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in the Bhayli gang rape case.
- Survivor awarded 10 lakh in financial compensation for recovery.
- Stolen phone led police to track and arrest all five suspects.
In a significant judicial decision, a special POCSO court in Vadodara has sentenced all five individuals convicted in the Bhayli gang rape case to life imprisonment. The court mandated that the convicts will remain in prison for the remainder of their lives.
Each of the five convicts has also been ordered to pay a fine of 50,000. In a crucial step towards supporting the minor survivor, the court awarded her a substantial financial compensation of 10 lakh for her recovery and long-term rehabilitation.
The incident, which involved the gang rape of a minor, took place on the night of October 4, 2024, during the Navratri festival. The victim was intercepted by the accused while returning from a Garba event with a friend.
Law enforcement successfully apprehended the five suspects by utilizing mobile location tracking and advanced technical surveillance after one of the accused answered a call on the victim's stolen mobile phone. The investigation culminated in a 6,000-page chargesheet submitted by the police, supported by comprehensive forensic and technical evidence.
