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In a significant ruling, a fast-track courtroom in Guwahati has denied bail to Shyamkanu Mahanta, who stands accused in the controversial death of Zubeen Garg. The court's decision hinged on Mahanta's hasty departure to Malaysia following the incident and his attempts to erase crucial evidence, labeling him a risk to flee.

A brutal rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has sparked outrage in Pune's Bhor-Rajgad belt, leading to a shutdown. The victim's family refuses to meet politicians until the 65-year-old accused, a repeat offender, is sentenced to death. Protests erupted, with the Chief Minister assuring a fast-track trial and pursuit of the death penalty, while cautioning against public execution demands.

NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh has demanded the death penalty for the accused in the horrific sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune. He urged a fast-track trial and criticized the delay in implementing the Shakti Act, a stringent law aimed at curbing crimes against women and girls, which he believes would have ensured swifter justice.

A 27-year-old rape accused, recently released on bail, has been sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the repeated rape of a 16-year-old student. The fast-track court also imposed a Rs 10,000 fine and directed Rs 5 lakh compensation for the survivor. The trial concluded within a year of the May 2023 incident.

In a heart-wrenching judgment, a fast-track court in Silchar has sentenced Azmira Begum Laskar, 24, to life in prison for the horrific drowning of her two young daughters. The incident, which took place in September 2023, has shocked the Cachar district, as the mother took the lives of her three-year-old and ten-month-old twins amid allegations of domestic strife.

The case dates back to May 2025, when Hathras police busted the gang involved in trafficking children to childless couples. The accused sourced details of such couples via fertility centres and offered them children for Rs 2-3 lakh.

Nasrapur village is currently a scene of heightened tension as police maintain a strong presence in the wake of the shocking alleged rape and murder of a three-year-old girl. The local residents are fervently seeking justice for the little girl, whose body was tragically located in a cowshed.

A fast track court in Phulbani has sentenced Kailash Chandra Swain to 20 years rigorous imprisonment. He was convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl in Kandhamal district six months ago. The court also imposed a Rs 20,000 fine. The victim will receive Rs 5 lakh compensation. The incident occurred in October last year.

A disturbing incident in Pune has brought a 65-year-old man into the spotlight, accused of the ghastly crime of child rape and murder. Despite having been acquitted in two previous sexual offense cases, many are left wondering if proper justice could have changed the course of events.

A horrific rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Pune has sparked widespread protests and road blockades. The accused, a 65-year-old farm labourer with a history of sexual offences, has been arrested. The state government vows to pursue a fast-track trial and seek the death penalty for the perpetrator.

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Protesters blocked the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway in Pune for nearly four hours following the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl. Demonstrators placed the child's body on the road, demanding strict punishment for the 65-year-old accused, who has a prior criminal record. Authorities have assured a fast-track trial and the harshest punishment for the perpetrator.

A 51-year-old autorickshaw driver in Kendrapada has been sentenced to two decades behind bars for the rape of a minor two years ago. The court also levied a Rs 20,000 fine, with an additional six months for non-payment. The victim will receive Rs 5 lakh in compensation from the state legal services authority.