Kolkata POCSO Court Delivers Landmark Death Sentence

A special POCSO court in Kolkata sentenced Rajib Ghosh to death for the rape and attempted murder of a seven-month-old child. The conviction, facilitated by a swift trial, highlights the legal system's stance on severe crimes against minors under the POCSO Act.

A Kolkata court has sentenced Rajib Ghosh to death for the rape and attempted murder of a seven-month-old child. This decision marks the seventh death sentence handed down in West Bengal over six months and demonstrates the stringent measures under the POCSO Act.

The special court in Bankshall convicted Ghosh, who committed the heinous crime last year, and had been at large before being apprehended in Jhargram. Authorities filed a swift charge sheet, which led to a rapid trial starting January 7.

The victim, still receiving medical treatment, underscores the severe impact of the crime. This case has renewed discussions on capital punishment's role in addressing severe offenses against minors under the POCSO framework.

(With inputs from agencies.)