MEERUT: Calling it “one of the most heinous and inhuman crimes known to society since the victims will have to endure the pain and humiliation caused by this act at every step of their lives”, a Pocso court in Bulandshahr on Monday sentenced five men to life in jail along with a hefty fine of Rs 1.8 lakh each for the brutal gang rape of a woman and her 13-year-old daughter at gunpoint on national highway-91 in UP in 2016.The court of special judge-III, Om Prakash Verma, observed: “Rape is not merely an assault – it completely destroys the victim’s entire personality. A rapist not only attacks the victim’s privacy and personal liberty but also causes severe psychological and physical trauma as a result of the crime. There is a strong possibility that the victim may suffer from depression in the future as her life becomes bleak and dark…. It is difficult even to imagine whether this young girl (now 22) will ever be able to recover from this appalling incident.”The court also stated that “on the one hand, the Govt of India and several state govts are promoting campaigns such as ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter), and yet if a harsh stance is not adopted against such barbaric acts (which are) still occurring in modern times, then neither will daughters be safe nor will they be able to study.” It added that “such incidents render these governmental campaigns meaningless”.It further observed that “in such cases, adopting a lenient approach towards convicts is not justified from the standpoint of justice as they’ve committed this crime with inhumanity and extreme brutality”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNew Video Reveals Final Moments of Hindu Man Dipu Before Lynching in BangladeshIndians Trapped By H-1B Renewal Chaos As US VP JD Vance Defends Visa Curbs As Christian PoliticsEx-TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Launches New Party, Targets Mamata Banerjee Ahead of PollsMuhammad Yunus Interim Rule Sparks Alarm, Indian Diplomats Back Hasina On Anti India Narrative ShiftYogi Adityanath Says Vande Mataram Became Victim of Congress Appeasement PoliticsNew Zealand India FTA Sparks Coalition Rift As PM Christopher Luxon Backs Deal, NZ First Rejects ItGujarat Student Says He Was Forced To Fight For Russia As Indians Remain Trapped Ukraine War CrisisPTI Leaders Hold Massive Protest in Peshawar Against Imran Khan’s 17-Year Jail SentenceBangladesh Turmoil: Another Youth Leader Shot In Head Days After Osman Hadi’s KillingAravalli Hills Row: Why Definition Battle Could Decide Mining Water Security And AQI In North India123PhotostoriesShin Min-Ah weds Kim Woo-Bin: Shin Min-Ah stuns in the most stunning bridal gown ever! See stylish wedding picsDoes Niagara Falls freeze over in winter? Here’s the truth5 reasons why okra water has become a go-to drink for people who want to manage their sugar levelsFrozen but fearless: 5 snowy animals that rule the coldest places on earthHbA1c over 6%? Nephrologist shares tests that matter beyond this level of blood sugarWhy should you add this leaf powder to your homemade winter soups? Here’s how you can make this super healthy soup10 most loved countries in the world in 2025Discover the secret of financial success according to your birth dateTop 10 richest countries in the world in 20257 simple fruit plants ideal for a lush balcony garden123Hot PicksUAE WeatherEpstein files releasedGold price predictionGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingTom BradyDeshaun WatsonShai Gilgeous Alexander NBA ContractLeBron JamesVictor WembanyamaLos Angeles DodgersPaul Heyman and Marla Heyman Net WorthRavens vs PatriotsJason KelceCharles Barkley
MEERUT: Calling it “one of the most heinous and inhuman crimes known to society since the victims will have to endure the pain and humiliation caused by this act at every step of their lives”, a Pocso court in Bulandshahr on Monday sentenced five men to life in jail along with a hefty fine of Rs 1.8 lakh each for the brutal gang rape of a woman and her 13-year-old daughter at gunpoint on national highway-91 in UP in 2016.The court of special judge-III, Om Prakash Verma, observed: “Rape is not merely an assault – it completely destroys the victim’s entire personality. A rapist not only attacks the victim’s privacy and personal liberty but also causes severe psychological and physical trauma as a result of the crime. There is a strong possibility that the victim may suffer from depression in the future as her life becomes bleak and dark.… It is difficult even to imagine whether this young girl (now 22) will ever be able to recover from this appalling incident.”The court also stated that “on the one hand, the Govt of India and several state govts are promoting campaigns such as ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter), and yet if a harsh stance is not adopted against such barbaric acts (which are) still occurring in modern times, then neither will daughters be safe nor will they be able to study.” It added that “such incidents render these governmental campaigns meaningless”.It further observed that “in such cases, adopting a lenient approach towards convicts is not justified from the standpoint of justice as they’ve committed this crime with inhumanity and extreme brutality”.
