Court Sentences Jamnagar Man to Death in Torture and Murder Case of 8-Year-Old Girl
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A Special POCSO Court in Jamnagar has sentenced a man to death for the torture and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Sikka town, classifying the crime as the “rarest of rare” case.
The court sentenced Nitin Manek, a resident of Sikka, to death for murder and awarded him life imprisonment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. It also imposed a fine of ₹50,000.
Child Subjected to Nearly a Month of Torture
The crime took place in 2025, when the eight-year-old victim was allegedly subjected to severe physical torture over nearly a month.
According to the investigation, the accused inflicted burns on the child using matchsticks and repeatedly beat her with iron rods. He ultimately killed her by violently slamming her against a wall.
Police Complete Investigation in 35 Days
The case was initially registered as an undetected crime, after which Jamnagar police apprehended the accused.
A specialised police team collected scientific, technical and documentary evidence during the investigation. The team completed the probe and filed a charge sheet before the court within 35 days.
Testimonies of 23 Witnesses Presented During Trial
During the trial, the public prosecutor presented the testimonies of 23 witnesses and 95 documentary exhibits.
After considering the evidence, the Special POCSO Court concluded that the offence warranted the maximum penalty under the law and classified it as a “rarest of rare” case.
