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Youth convicted in 2024 rape and murder of nine-year-old girl in Puducherry
A Fast Track Court judge in Puducherry on April 30, 2026, found the lone surviving accused guilty of all charges in the 2024 sexual assault and murder of a nine-year-old girl. The verdict covers charges including gang rape, murder and kidnapping under the POCSO Act, with sentencing set for May 5, 2026.
Why It Matters
The conviction highlights accountability in crimes against children and the application of the POCSO Act in serious offences.
Timeline
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Guilty verdict and sentencing date set
April 30, 2026
Special Judge M.D. Sumathi found the lone surviving accused Kaka alias Karnas guilty of all charges, including gang rape, murder and kidnapping under the POCSO Act, in the 2024 case; the court posted the case to May 5 for sentencing.
Crime occurred in 2024
2024
In 2024, a nine-year-old girl in Puducherry was sexually assaulted and murdered.