India • Jun 28, 2025

Uncle sentenced to life for rape, murder of niece in UP

A Mainpuri court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of his 10-year-old niece.
Back in March 2020, the girl was playing outside her home when her maternal uncle lured her to a nearby school, assaulted her, and took her life.
Her body was found in bushes the next morning after villagers saw her last with him.

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Arrest after the crime

After the crime, the uncle tried to escape but was arrested following an FIR filed by the girl's father.
The post-mortem confirmed rape and strangulation.
On June 26, 2025, Special Judge Chetna Chauhan handed down a life sentence and an ₹85,000 fine under charges including those from the POCSO Act—bringing closure to five years of determined efforts by both family and police.