The Pune District and Sessions Judge S R Salunkhe on Monday awarded the capital punishment to Bhimrao Kamle (65) from Narsapur village in Bhor Tehsil of Pune district, who was involved in raping a three-and-a-half year girl child and killing her. The court awarded ‘Hanging till death’ for the rarest of rare crime. Kamble had raped again the victim after killing her.
The case was decided in a record time 60 days from the day of crime. The chargesheet was presented in 16 days, 55 witnesses were examined and Kamble was proved guilty on June 25. The court had reserved the verdict for June 29.
In his verdict the judge remarked that the capital punishment appears less looking at the nature of the crime committed by Kamble. Eighteen injury marks on the victim’s body were recorded. Her pant was inserted 21 cm in her throat during the rape.
Kamble had earlier raped a girl from his family and an old lady. He expressed no remorse to the crime he had committed. Special Government Pleader Ajay Misar quoted Supreme Court verdict in 12 cases to assert capital punishment for Kamble.
The judge appreciated the investigating team, team of doctors, cybercrime unit and forensic sciences department for fast and accurate completion of the entire process.
The incident occurred on May 1 and the victims was sexually abused for about 39 minutes. Various sections of the society had demanded capital punishment to Bhimrao Kamble. Demonstrations were also staged in support of the demand and early decision by the court.
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