Court Sentences Woman to Death for Murdering Pregnant Mother

A court sentenced Rejani to death for murdering Anitha Sasidharan, a pregnant woman, in Kainakary. Additional penalties include life imprisonment, five years of rigorous imprisonment, and fines. The crime is categorized as a 'rarest of rare cases' due to its severe impact on social order.

In a significant development, a woman from Kainakary was sentenced to death on Saturday for the murder of a pregnant woman, Anitha Sasidharan. Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Suhaib M delivered the verdict against Rejani, 38, imposing severe penalties including a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh.

This verdict follows the earlier death sentence of the first accused, Prabeesh, a resident of Muthukadmuri, Nilambur. Rejani's sentence was delayed due to her arrest in a separate narcotics case in Odisha. The court found that Anitha's murder was executed under a criminal conspiracy, leading to life imprisonment and additional jail terms for Rejani.

The case remains subject to confirmation by the Kerala High Court, with further directives for victim compensation. The court emphasized the rare nature of the crime, underscoring its profound negative impact on the local social order.

(With inputs from agencies.)