Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Man Receives Life Sentence for Rape-Murder of 8-Year-Old
A man named Gangadhar has been sent to prison for the rest of his life because he hurt and killed an 8-year-old girl.
The court also said he has to pay a fine.
After he committed the crime, he tried to hide what he did, so he got even more time in jail.
The police investigated the crime, and the people in court helped to make sure justice was served quickly.
The police chief said that this shows people who hurt children will be punished.
Gangadhar was sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl.
He was also given an additional five-year jail term for attempting to hide the crime.
The case was registered at the Hindupur Rural police station.
The prosecution examined 17 witnesses to build a strong case.
The District SP praised the teams for their efforts in the swift conviction.
- Who
- Gangadhar was the accused, the victim was an 8-year-old girl, and the case was investigated by a police team.
- What
- Gangadhar was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl and an additional five years for attempting to hide the crime.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but a verdict was delivered.
- Where
- Anantapur Special POCSO Court, Thoomukunta village.
- Why
- The verdict sends a strong message that crimes against children will be met with swift justice.
- Defendant
- Gangadhar
- Charge
- Rape and Murder
- Victim
- 8-year-old girl
- Sentence (Murder)
- Life Imprisonment
- Fine (Murder)
- Rs 10,000
- Sentence (Concealment)
- Five-year jail term
- Fine (Concealment)
- Rs 10,000
- Location
- Thoomukunta village, Anantapur