Rape and murder accused convicted to life imprisonment

Image
Press Trust of India Karimnagar (AP)
Last Updated : Mar 20 2014 | 7:55 PM IST
Karimnagar Principal Sessions Judge B Nagamaruthi Sarma, convicted an accused of rape and murder, to rigorous imprisonment for life, here today.
According to the prosecution, the accused, Bore Rajesh alias Chinna (28), took a minor girl (3) from her house at Odela headquarters on January 22 this year when her parents were not at home, sexually assaulted and brutally murdered her.
The accused threw the minor girl's body in the farm near the Odela railway station and tried to flee the scene.
The girl's relatives caught the accused at the railway station and handed him over to the police.
After a complaint, the Pothkapalli police registered a case and investigated the matter.
After examining 18 witnesses, the judge convicted Bore Rajesh alias Chinna (28) of Kotha Kommugudem village of Adilabad district, to rigorous imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs 500 for murder.
The judge also convicted him to rigorous imprisonment for ten years and a fine of Rs 500, for rape under Section 376(f) of the Indian Penal Code.
Both the sentences shall run concurrently, the judge said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Mar 20 2014 | 7:55 PM IST

Next Story