Kolkata court sentences Ashok Shaw to death for raping and murdering a 7-year-old girl in March 2023.
A Kolkata court has sentenced Ashok Shaw to death for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in March 2023, labeling the case as "rarest of rare." The girl went missing while running errands and was later found dead in Shaw's flat, with evidence confirming the crimes. The trial concluded within a year, and the West Bengal government was ordered to compensate the victim's mother with Rs 10 lakh. This case highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen child protection laws in the region.
September 26, 2024
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