Rajasthan: Youth sentenced to death for raping 60-year-old woman

Jaipur | Monday | 29th November, 2021

Summary:

Jaipur, Nov 29 (PTI) A court in Rajasthan"s Hanumangarh district on Monday sentenced to death a youth who raped and murdered a 60-year-old woman.

Surendra Meghwal alias Mandiya (19) was arrested after a case was registered at Pilibanga police station in the district and a chargesheet was presented against him in seven days, an official statement said.

The matter was heard in a fast-track court for speedy trial.

On Monday, the court convicted Meghwal and gave him death penalty.

The court pronounced the verdict in 74 days.

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