Chhattisgarh Man Sentenced to Death for Raping and Killing His 6-Year-Old Niece

The district court in Chhattisgarh delivered a death sentence to a man found guilty of raping and killing his six‑year‑old niece. The verdict follows a trial in which the accused was proven to have abducted the child, sexually assaulted her and later caused her death. Under Indian law, the death penalty is permissible for the most heinous offenses, including rape that results in murder. The court noted the brutality of the crime and the impact on the victim’s family while ordering the execution. The sentencing will now be reviewed by the higher judiciary as part of the standard appellate process.