Life imprisonment to 6 culprits who brutalized a minor, the court gave such a punishment that the soul shuddered:

News India Live, Digital Desk: A special court in Chatra district of Jharkhand has set an example of justice in the case of gang rape of a minor girl. The court has sentenced all the six culprits involved in this heinous act to life imprisonment ’till death’. Considering the seriousness of the case and the age of the victim, the judge has also imposed a heavy fine on the culprits. After this decision, the victim’s family has expressed satisfaction, while a strong message has been sent to the society that there is no place in the law for those who commit atrocities.

What was the whole matter?

This case is of the year 2022, when these six brutes had crossed all limits of brutality with a minor girl in Hunterganj police station area of ​​Chatra. The culprits found the victim alone and abducted her, took her to a deserted place and committed gang rape. After the incident, the condition of the victim was very serious, after which the family members showed courage and lodged a complaint with the police. The police showed promptness and arrested all the accused and sent them to jail.

The court pronounced the sentence with harsh remarks

The case was heard in the POCSO court of Chatra. The prosecution presented strong evidence and witnesses against the culprits. While delivering the verdict, the judge said that such crimes leave deep wounds not only on the victim’s body but also on her soul. The court found all the six accused, Sonu Singh, Rahul Kumar, Vikas Kumar and others guilty under various sections of gang rape and POCSO Act and sentenced them to life imprisonment. Additionally, a fine of ₹50,000 has also been imposed on each convict, which will be given as compensation to the victim.

‘Fast track’ hearing provided quick justice

This activism of the court to curb crimes against women and children in Jharkhand is being appreciated. The case was heard in fast track mode so that the victim could get justice as soon as possible. Legal experts believe that such decisions will create fear in the minds of criminals. Chatra’s government lawyer said that the police charge sheet and forensic report played an important role in getting strict punishment to the culprits.

The culprits will now have to spend their entire life in jail.

According to the court order, the life imprisonment given to the convicts would mean remaining in jail till their natural death. After hearing the sentence, there was disappointment on the faces of the culprits, while the people present in the court premises welcomed the decision. The police have sent all the culprits to jail amid tight security arrangements.