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Crime
Five convicted in Bhayli gangrape receive life imprisonment from POCSO court
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
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A POCSO court has sentenced all five men accused of the Bhayli gangrape to life imprisonment, underscoring the seriousness of the offence.
The POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court delivered its verdict in the high‑profile Bhayli gangrape case, handing down life imprisonment to each of the five accused. The judgment marks the culmination of a trial that attracted nationwide attention due to the brutal nature of the crime.
According to court records, the five men were found guilty of gang‑raping a minor girl in the village of Bhayli. The prosecution presented forensic evidence and eyewitness testimonies that linked the accused to the assault, leading the bench to conclude that the crime warranted the maximum penalty under the POCSO Act.
The sentencing underscores the judiciary's commitment to enforcing stringent punishments for sexual offences against children. While the court refrained from commenting on the personal backgrounds of the accused, it emphasized that the life term reflects both retribution and deterrence.
Victims' rights groups welcomed the decision, stating that it sends a strong message to potential offenders across the country. The convicted individuals will now be remanded to prison, where they will serve their sentences for the remainder of their lives.
The verdict also highlights the role of specialized courts like POCSO in expediting cases involving child sexual abuse, ensuring that justice is delivered swiftly and decisively.
According to court records, the five men were found guilty of gang‑raping a minor girl in the village of Bhayli. The prosecution presented forensic evidence and eyewitness testimonies that linked the accused to the assault, leading the bench to conclude that the crime warranted the maximum penalty under the POCSO Act.
The sentencing underscores the judiciary's commitment to enforcing stringent punishments for sexual offences against children. While the court refrained from commenting on the personal backgrounds of the accused, it emphasized that the life term reflects both retribution and deterrence.
Victims' rights groups welcomed the decision, stating that it sends a strong message to potential offenders across the country. The convicted individuals will now be remanded to prison, where they will serve their sentences for the remainder of their lives.
The verdict also highlights the role of specialized courts like POCSO in expediting cases involving child sexual abuse, ensuring that justice is delivered swiftly and decisively.