Life term in rape & murder case of 9-yr girl

Ludhiana, October 19

The Court of Additional Sessions Judge, Tarn Taran Singh Bindra, has convicted Mast Ram of Rani Da Vehra, Fouji Colony, Sherpur, Ludhiana, on the charge of committing rape and causing death of nine-year-old girl.

He was ordered to undergo rigorous life imprisonment for murder and 20-year jail on the rape charge. However, both the sentences would run concurrently. A fine of Rs 50,000 was also imposed upon him.

Pronouncing the verdict, the court held that the prosecution had successfully proved the charges against the accused beyond any doubt. The court also declined the plea of leniency raised by the convict. Divulging details, additional public prosecutor BD Gupta said a case against him was registered at the Focal Point police station on April 10, 2017.

The complainant stated that the accused was residing in the same vehra. He allured girl on the pretext of giving her fruits. When victim’s mother went to quarter of the accused, he was raping her daughter. Upon seeing her, the accused fled. She took her daughter to the Civil Hospital, but she had already expired. — OLC