Death Sentence for Haryana Man in Mathura Rape and Murder Case
Man sentenced to death for burning woman alive after rape attempt in Mathura
Hindustan Times
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A 28-year-old man from Haryana, Umesh Kumar, has been sentenced to death by a district court in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, for attempting to rape and murdering a woman by setting her ablaze. The court deemed the crime as one of the 'rarest of rare' cases, highlighting the premeditated nature of the act.
- 01Umesh Kumar received the death penalty for raping and murdering a woman in Mathura.
- 02The crime occurred on March 11, 2025, in Koh village.
- 03The court classified the crime as 'rarest of rare' and awarded capital punishment.
- 04Kumar had a prior conviction for a serious crime and was out on bail at the time of the incident.
- 05The victim succumbed to her injuries the same night after being set on fire.
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In a significant ruling, a district court in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced Umesh Kumar, a 28-year-old man from Haryana, to death for the brutal rape and murder of a woman. The incident occurred on March 11, 2025, in Koh village, where Kumar attempted to sexually assault his sister's relative, Rekha. When she resisted, he poured a flammable substance on her and set her ablaze, leading to her death later that night. District Judge Vikas Kumar characterized the crime as one of the 'rarest of rare' and imposed the death penalty under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder, alongside fines totaling ₹1.25 lakh (approximately $1,500 USD). The court also sentenced him to additional terms of imprisonment for other charges. Kumar had a history of serious crimes, having been previously convicted in 2018 for a separate offense, and was out on bail at the time of this incident.
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This ruling may serve as a deterrent against similar crimes in the region, highlighting the legal system's stance on violence against women.
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