Jharkhand: 3 Khunti rapists also fined Rs 1 lakh each
RANCHI: Apart from being sentenced to jail for the rest of their lives by a court in Jharkhand 's Khunti on Friday for the gang rape of five NGO workers, the three rapists — Junas Munda, Ayub Purti and Baji Samad — were also fined Rs 1 lakh each under Section 376(D).
The other two convicts, John Jonas Tiru and Balram Samad, who are alleged supporters of Pathalgarhi (a movement for tribal autonomy), were sentenced under sections related to abetment of crime.
They got life term under Section 376(D) read with other sections of the IPC.
Public prosecutor Sushil Kumar Jaiswal said the court was convinced about Aind’s involvement in the conspiracy. “Aind did not inform anyone, including police, even though he possessed a mobile phone, after the women were kidnapped. He also took no action when the victims were brought back after being raped. The evidences produced by us convinced the court of his involvement. The verdict would assure the rape survivors that rule of law exists in the country,” he said. Aind’s jail terms will run concurrently.
Public prosecutor Sushil Kumar Jaiswal said the court was convinced about Aind’s involvement in the conspiracy. “Aind did not inform anyone, including police, even though he possessed a mobile phone, after the women were kidnapped. He also took no action when the victims were brought back after being raped. The evidences produced by us convinced the court of his involvement. The verdict would assure the rape survivors that rule of law exists in the country,” he said. Aind’s jail terms will run concurrently.
The fine paid by the convicts would be given to the survivors, the judge said, adding that he has written to the District Legal Services Authority to work towards their rehabilitation.
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