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Bengal Court Convicts Two Accused in Farakka Gang-Rape And Murder; Chargesheet in 21 days, Conviction in 59 Days
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Jangipur Court on Thursday convicted two men in connection with the rape and murder of a 9 year-old girl from Farakka, Murshidabad. The verdict was delivered just 59 days after the crime, following a quick investigation and trial process. The two accused, Dinabandhu Haldar and Subhajit Haldar, were found guilty and their quantum of punishment will be delivered on Friday. where the investigation, trial, and sentencing were completed in 62 days. The perpetrator in that case was given the death sentence. The Farakka case, along with the Joynagar case, were investigated by the Bengal Police. The horrific incidents follows the RG Kar incident in August, in which a medical student was assaulted and murdered. The investigation into the RG Kar case is being handled by the CBI, with the trial that began on November 4, is expected to conclude soon.
Timeline of the Incident
The crime took place on October 13, 2024, when the 9-year-old girl was abducted by Dinabandhu Haldar while she was visiting her grandfather’s house during the Durga Puja festivities. Haldar had promised the girl Durga Puja flowers but took her away instead. When the girl did not return, her family began searching for her.
Her body was discovered inside a rag at Haldar's house. Neighbours, who had witnessed the abduction, confronted and assaulted Haldar, before the police arrested him.
Subhajit Haldar, the second accused, was arrested on October 19, 2024, after investigations revealed his involvement in the crime.
The Murshidabad Police initiated a case under the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) and filed the chargesheet within 21 days, on November 3, 2024.
The trial began just over a week later, on November 11, 2024, at Jangipur Court.
Response to the Verdict
Special Public Prosecutor Bibhas Chatterjee commented on the quick delivery of justice. “The case has been resolved in a short span of time, which is important for the victim’s family and for society. This is a serious crime, and timely justice helps deter such acts,” Chatterjee said. He also stated that the prosecution would seek the death penalty when the sentencing is announced on Friday.
