Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Supreme Court Of India
2002 Gujarat Riots
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Maharashtra Government
University Grants Commission
Alt News
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Kathua rape case: Trial is almost complete, verdict expected soon
India

Kathua rape case: Trial is almost complete, verdict expected soon

Kathua rape case: Trial is almost complete, verdict expected soon
Written by Shalini Ojha
Jun 03, 2019, 03:21 pm 2 min read
Kathua rape case: Trial is almost complete, verdict expected soon

In January last year, India outraged after an 8-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in Jammu's Kathua. The horrific details of the rape hung the country's head in shame. More than a year later, the trial in the case is almost complete. The final arguments could be filed on Monday, which means a verdict is expected soon. Here are more details.

Context
Backstory: The victim was held captive, drugged and raped

The victim belonged to the tribal Bakarwal community. She was looking for her horse, when she was abducted. As per chargesheet, eight men took turns to rape the girl after holding her captive at a temple. One of the accused, Special Police Officer Deepak Khajuria, wanted to rape her one more time before killing her. Another accused came from Meerut to "satisfy his lust".

Aftermath
The case became political after lawyers supported the accused

The horrendous rape took a political turn after lawyers in Kathua protested and stopped crime branch officials from filing a chargesheet. The Hindu Ekta Manch also supported the accused and claimed they were being "unfairly targeted". Those who supported the accused wanted CBI to probe the case as they claimed local officers were biased. Separately, people held rallies across India demanding justice.

Accused
Here are the people who were arrested

The people who were arrested by crime branch were: Village Head Sanji Ram, his son Vishal, his juvenile nephew, and the nephew's friend Parvesh Kumar. Head constable Tilak Raj and sub-inspector Anand Dutta, who allegedly took a bribe of Rs. 4 lakh to destroy the evidence, were also held. Special officers Deepak Khajuria and Surender Verma were also arrested.

Trial
On Supreme Court's order, the case was shifted to Punjab

After the case dominated media, the Supreme Court stepped in. The apex court directed that the matter should be moved out of Jammu and Kashmir. Subsequently, Punjab's Pathankot court began a day-to-day in-camera trial of the case last June. JK Chopra, who is leading the prosecution, said his team will submit a brief containing concluding statement after defense provides its final arguments.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Shalini Ojha
Shalini Ojha
Twitter
A mathematics graduate, I handle the national desk. Always looking for items to read, I started off as an entertainment beat writer and made the switch three years into my career. My talents include breaking news and being on top of trending topics.
Latest
India
Supreme Court Of India
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)
Jammu
Crime Against Women
Latest
Jos Buttler announced as England's white-ball captain: Details here
Jos Buttler announced as England's white-ball captain: Details here Sports
Decoding the 2022 summer transfer window plans of AS Roma
Decoding the 2022 summer transfer window plans of AS Roma Sports
5 reasons you must have kadha every day
5 reasons you must have kadha every day Lifestyle
'Kingmaker' to 'King' of Maharashtra: Meet CM Eknath Shinde
'Kingmaker' to 'King' of Maharashtra: Meet CM Eknath Shinde Politics
5 ways to treat your feet right this monsoon
5 ways to treat your feet right this monsoon Lifestyle
India
Formula E confirms Hyderabad E-Prix for February 2023
Formula E confirms Hyderabad E-Prix for February 2023 Auto
Hero Lectro e-cycles become cheaper thanks to Rs. 15,000 subsidy
Hero Lectro e-cycles become cheaper thanks to Rs. 15,000 subsidy Auto
Bengaluru Airport installs diaper changing room in men's washroom
Bengaluru Airport installs diaper changing room in men's washroom Lifestyle
Who is Mohammed Zubair, journalist arrested for hurting religious sentiments?
Who is Mohammed Zubair, journalist arrested for hurting religious sentiments? India
Sri Lanka under virtual lockdown over fuel scarcity amid crisis
Sri Lanka under virtual lockdown over fuel scarcity amid crisis World
More News
Supreme Court Of India
Maharashtra: BJP upbeat about forming government with Fadnavis as CM
Maharashtra: BJP upbeat about forming government with Fadnavis as CM Politics
#NewsBytesExplainer: What is floor test amid Maharashtra political crisis
#NewsBytesExplainer: What is floor test amid Maharashtra political crisis Politics
Maharashtra: Fadnavis to announce next move as Uddhav resigns
Maharashtra: Fadnavis to announce next move as Uddhav resigns Politics
SC refuses to stay floor test; Uddhav Thackeray resigns
SC refuses to stay floor test; Uddhav Thackeray resigns Politics
Mohammed Zubair's arrest: Journalists shouldn't be jailed, says UN
Mohammed Zubair's arrest: Journalists shouldn't be jailed, says UN India
More News
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)
#JiahKhanDeathCase: Sooraj Pancholi seeks non-bailable warrant for Jiah Khan's mother
#JiahKhanDeathCase: Sooraj Pancholi seeks non-bailable warrant for Jiah Khan's mother Entertainment
CBI books DHFL's Wadhawans in Rs. 34000-crore bank fraud case
CBI books DHFL's Wadhawans in Rs. 34000-crore bank fraud case India
SSR case: NCB files draft charges against Rhea Chakraborty, brother
SSR case: NCB files draft charges against Rhea Chakraborty, brother Entertainment
Delhi court reserves order on Satyendar Jain's bail plea
Delhi court reserves order on Satyendar Jain's bail plea India
Sushant Singh Rajput second death anniversary: Fight for justice continues
Sushant Singh Rajput second death anniversary: Fight for justice continues Entertainment
More News
Jammu
Prophet row: Delhi VHP calls for Hanuman Chalisa mass recitation
Prophet row: Delhi VHP calls for Hanuman Chalisa mass recitation India
J&K: School teacher shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam
J&K: School teacher shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam India
J&K Police shoots down Pakistani drone carrying explosives in Kathua
J&K Police shoots down Pakistani drone carrying explosives in Kathua India
J&K: 13 trapped as part of under-construction tunnel collapses
J&K: 13 trapped as part of under-construction tunnel collapses India
'Leave or face death': Terrorists threaten Kashmiri Pandits in Pulwama
'Leave or face death': Terrorists threaten Kashmiri Pandits in Pulwama India
More News
Crime Against Women
Gurugram: Minor girl raped in hotel after offering bike ride
Gurugram: Minor girl raped in hotel after offering bike ride India
Mother-daughter duo arrested for extorting money in false rape case
Mother-daughter duo arrested for extorting money in false rape case India
Delhi: History-sheeter kills lover for insisting on marriage
Delhi: History-sheeter kills lover for insisting on marriage India
Woman who resisted sexual assault receives 118 stitches on face
Woman who resisted sexual assault receives 118 stitches on face India
Hyderabad: Police want to try minor gang-rape accused as adults
Hyderabad: Police want to try minor gang-rape accused as adults India
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022