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Mamata Banerjee Calls for Fast-Tracked POCSO Trial, Capital Punishment in Kultuli Rape-Murder Case

Oct 6, 2024, 02:08 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for the Kultuli rape-murder case to be registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and urged the police to ensure that the culprits receive capital punishment within three months. She assured that the case will be fast-tracked in a POCSO Court and emphasized that such heinous crimes will not be tolerated in the state. Banerjee also called for the strictest action against the perpetrator and appealed for media trials to cease in such cases, as they could potentially hinder the investigation process.