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MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RAPE, MURDER OF 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL

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November 12, 2024

A 26-year-old man from Tamil Nadu was sentenced to death by a Kerala court on Monday for murdering a five-year-old girl after sexually assaulting her in the district three years ago.

The Additional District and Sessions Court (Pocso Court), Pathanamthitta, also imposed a total fine of 4.25 lakh on the convict, Alex Pandian, who was the stepfather of the victim. "Death, for the offence punishable under section 302 IPC and accordingly, the accused shall be hanged by neck till he is dead. Fine of ₹2,00,

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