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Man Sentenced to Death for Gruesome Child Rape and Murder
7 Jan
Summary
- A 21-year-old man received the death penalty for raping and murdering a six-year-old girl.
- The convict also received life imprisonment for kidnapping and killing the minor victim.
- The court ordered Rs 15 lakh compensation for the victim's bereaved family.
In a swift judicial process, a Bargarh court has sentenced 21-year-old Prashanta Bag to death for the heinous rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in November 2024. The court found Bag guilty under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Pocso Act, also imposing a life sentence for the kidnapping and murder charges.
The investigation was expedited, with police filing the chargesheet within 20 days of the crime. The trial concluded in under a year, showcasing the efficiency of the new legal framework. Legal experts lauded the judgment as a strong deterrent against crimes targeting vulnerable children.
The court also mandated a Rs 15 lakh compensation for the victim's grieving family, aiming to provide some financial relief. Authorities highlighted the case's sensitive nature, which saw high-level monitoring to ensure a thorough investigation and a watertight case, sending a clear message against such abhorrent acts.
