Man sentenced for raping a minor

Team Udayavani, Apr 29, 2018, 4:06 PM IST

Bengaluru: City court awarded death penalty to a man who was convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl on April 20, 2017.

The same is awaiting confirmation by the high court.

The accused Anil Balagar (35) has been convicted for raping and murdering a six-year-old girl at his residence.

Judge M Lathakumari awarded death penalty to Anil for killing the child and 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping her, apart from slapping a fine of Rs 10,000 on him.

It has been reported that, “The girl was playing outside her grandfather’s home, which is opposite Balagar’s house. She went missing at 6.15pm and attempts to find her went in vain. Around 8pm, Balagar informed people that he had to leave for his native place,” public prosecutor Channa Venkataramanappa said. He said the convict’s mobile was switched off soon after he left and that the family didn’t find the girl, and lodged a missing complaint. “Three days later, foul smell emanating from Balagar’s house caught the attention of neighbours. On breaking it open, police found the girl’s body,” he said, adding that the judgment has no connection with the recent ordinance passed by the Centre that allows death penalty for those who rape minors.