Assam: Man convicted of rape, murder of teenage tribal girl
A man has been held guilty by a district court in Assam for the rape and murder of a 13-year-old tribal girl. District and Sessions Court Judge, Hailakandi, Debasish Bhattacharjee, yesterday convicted Jashimuddin Borbhuiyan in the case, where the girl, a resident of Betcherra village, bordering Mizoram, was raped and killed on March 14. The quantum of punishment will be pronounced on October 4.
Deputy Commissioner lauds efforts of police in the case
The incident had sparked an outrage among locals who had taken out rallies and protest marches demanding stringent punishment for the perpetrator. Congratulating SP Mohneesh Mishra and his team, Hailakandi Deputy Commissioner, Adil Khan said, "They delivered what was promised to the people of Hailakandi six months ago. This will reaffirm their faith in our administration, police, judiciary and the entire criminal justice system".
