Daijiworld Media Network- Mhow
Mhow, Mar 25: In a landmark judgment, a local court has sentenced five accused to life imprisonment in the gang-rape case of an army officer’s friend. The incident, which took place in the cantonment town of Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, had sparked widespread outrage, prompting swift legal proceedings.
According to police sources, the survivor, a friend of an army officer, was allegedly abducted and subjected to sexual assault by the accused. Following the registration of an FIR, authorities acted promptly, leading to the arrest of the perpetrators.
Delivering the verdict, the court observed the heinous nature of the crime and ruled in favor of maximum punishment under relevant sections of the law. The five convicts have been sentenced to life imprisonment, with the court stressing the need for stringent action in cases of sexual violence.
The ruling has been welcomed by various women’s rights groups and legal experts, who lauded the judiciary’s firm stance on crimes against women. The case has also raised concerns about safety measures in cantonment areas, with calls for heightened vigilance.
The verdict is seen as a stern warning against such offenses, reaffirming faith in the judicial system.