![[Kolkata 19-Year Old Girl's Rape-Murder] Justice Delivered In 61 Days: Bengal Court Sentenced Death Penalty To Accused](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Death-Penalty.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
A West Bengal court has sentenced a 19-year-old man to death for the abduction, rape, and murder of a nine-year-old girl, just 61 days after the horrific
crime occurred.The tragic incident unfolded on October 4 in Jaynagar, located in South 24 Parganas, when the young victim was returning home from her tuition class. The accused, Mustakin Sardar, confronted the girl, committed the acts of violence against her, and ultimately took her life.
Pooja Khedkar, a former IAS officer, faces allegations of submitting forged disability certificates to cheat in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. The Delhi High Court extended her interim arrest protection until October 4, 2024, as investigations suggest a larger conspiracy. Khedkar denies the charges and was discharged from the service on September 7.