Hailakandi minor rape case: Jasimuddin convicted by court; will he get a death sentence? Wait till Oct 4

The brutal rape and murder, which stunned Hailakandi and whole of Assam, still makes everyone cringe.

For all of them, who were shattered by the news of the 13-year-old school goer’s tragic end, today, can breathe in some air of justice.

The session court of Hailakandi today booked accused Jasimuddin Barbhuiya under IPC Sections 376 (rape) 302 (murder) along with Section 4 of POCSO Act (no less than seven years imprisonment extended to life term and fine).

District and Sessions Court Judge Debasish Bhattacharjee pronounced the verdict today in a jampacked court. 

The tribal girl was a resident of Betcherra village under Ramnathpur Police Station bordering Assam-Mizoram inter-state border. She was raped and brutally murdered by Jashimuddin on March 14, 2018. The brutal incident triggered an outrage among the people. Rallies and protest marches were organised demanding stringent punishment to the prepetrator of such a heinous crime. The police tracked down the accused who was absconding for sometime.

The entire process of investigation, trial and conviction was conducted under the supervision of district police administration headed by Superintendent of Police, Mohneesh Mishra, IPS. Mishra was personally involved throughout the process.

Deputy Commissioner, Hailakandi, Adil Khan congratulated Mishra and his team for the big success. “SP Mohneesh Mishra and his team delivered what we promised to the people of Hailakandi six months ago. This will reaffirm the faith of common people in our administration, police, judiciary and the entire criminal justice system,” quipped Khan.

“We cannot get her back, we can only wish and pray that the departed soul rest in peace and no one has to go through the pain and suffering that she and her family went through,” he added.

The court is expected to pronounce trial judgement on October 4, 2018. Will he get a death sentence? Time will tell…