Man awarded double death sentence in Dharmapuri
A POCSO court in Dharmapuri has sentenced a 22-year-old man to double death for the sexual assault and murder of a seven-year-old boy. The verdict follows a trial where evidence confirmed the accused lured and killed the victim.
Why it matters
The case highlights the application of stringent laws regarding crimes against children in India.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court sentenced a 22-year-old youth to double death for the sexual assault and murder of a seven-year-old boy, in Dharmapuri on Tuesday (June 23, 2026).
The report provides a factual account of a court sentencing without emotive language.
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