Historic Judgment from Court
Calcutta’s special court pronounced an order of death sentence to Rajiv Ghosh for the brutal rape of a 7-month-old infant, making this particular order historic with regard to India’s judicial systems. The crime was termed as “extremely rare” and is very evil; ordered Rs 1 million as compensation for the victim’s family.
Fast Investigation and Justice
The horrible crime happened on November 30, 2024, in the Bertola area of Kolkata, where the infant was critically injured. CCTV footage led to the arrest of Ghosh on December 4, 2024, in Jhargram, West Bengal. The authorities expedited the investigation and filed the charge sheet within 26 days for a speedy trial.
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DNA Evidence Locks Verdict
The court found Ghosh guilty of murder based on DNA evidence, thus condemning him to death on February 17, 2025. Meanwhile, the 7-month-old victim is still in critical condition and is receiving treatment at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.