A court in Murshidabad, West Bengal, sentenced a man to death and another to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl. The verdict was delivered in a swift 61 days, showcasing expedited justice. This rapid judgment highlights the judiciary’s resolve in handling heinous crimes. The case has drawn widespread attention for its prompt legal action.
Kolkata: A West Bengal court sentenced one individual to death and another to life imprisonment on Friday for the rape and murder of a minor girl and necrophilia that occurred in October.
The Murshidabad court’s verdict delivered within 61 days of the crime, which many see as a case of expedited justice.
This marks the second death sentence issued in West Bengal in just eight days, following another court in Baruipur that sentenced Mustakin Sardar to death for the rape and murder of a minor girl in South 24 Parganas.
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In the Murshidabad district court, the prime accused, Dinabandhu Halder, received the death penalty, while his co-accused, Subho Halder, was sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the gang rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl in Farakka.
Both found guilty under the Pocso Act for rape and various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for kidnapping and murder.
Judge Amitava Mukherjee sentenced Dinabandhu Halder to hang for his crimes, while Subho Halder received life imprisonment and an additional seven years for destroying evidence. The court also ordered a compensation of Rs.10 lakh for the victim’s family.
Special public prosecutor Bivas Chatterjee praised the verdict, calling it a historic judgment.
He stated,
“Completing both cases in Jaynagar and Murshidabad simultaneously was a challenge. After significant effort, justice prevails, and the public will regain confidence in the administration and government I represent,”
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The nine-year-old girl was assaulted and killed while visiting her grandfather’s house in Farakka during Durga Puja. She disappeared while playing outside on the morning of October 13, and her body was later found in the home of Dinabandhu Halder, a neighboring fish trader.
An enraged mob attacked Dinabandhu Halder, who was hospitalized for two days before being arrested by West Bengal police. During interrogation, the involvement of Subho Halder was revealed, leading to his arrest.
A special investigation team, led by IPS Anand Roy, Superintendent of Police of Jangipur, was formed to handle the case. After 21 days, the police filed a charge sheet in the trial court at Jangipur, seeking the maximum punishment for the accused involved in this heinous crime.
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