Banda couple who abused 33 boys for a decade sentenced
A Banda POCSO court has given the death penalty to Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati for sexually assaulting 33 boys aged 3 to 16 over a decade in Banda and Chitrakoot.
The court called their crimes the "rarest of rare," pointing out just how serious and disturbing they were.
Court also ordered ₹10 lakh compensation for each victim
The couple lured neighborhood children with things like phones, access to online video-games, mobile internet access, cash, and gifts.
Durgawati also threatened anyone who spoke up. Many victims suffered physical injuries and lasting trauma.
After an online child abuse tip-off, the CBI arrested the couple in 2020, seizing cash, gadgets, and digital evidence.
The court also ordered ₹10 lakh compensation for each victim—plus a share of seized money—to help support their recovery.