Mumbai/Pune, June 29 -- In a landmark verdict that has set a new benchmark for swift justice, the Pune District and Sessions Court today sentenced Bhimrao Kamble (65) to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur, Pune district.
Terming the crime as "rarest of rare," the court delivered the judgment, bringing a sense of closure to a case that had triggered widespread outrage across Maharashtra.
The historic verdict has drawn sharp and supportive reactions from across the political spectrum:Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded the Pune District and Sessions Court's verdict. The Chief Minister said, "The court has delivered a highly appropriate verdict, ensuring justice for the grieving fa...