Mathura Court Sentences Man to Death for Murdering Woman After Sexual Assault Attempt
Mathura sessions court: Death for ‘man in saree’ who set woman ablaze after sexual assault bid
Hindustan Times
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A sessions court in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, has sentenced 28-year-old Umesh Kumar to death for the murder of a 30-year-old woman. The crime involved Kumar entering her home disguised in a saree, attempting sexual assault, and subsequently setting her ablaze in March 2025.
- 01Umesh Kumar received the death penalty for the murder of a woman after a failed sexual assault.
- 02The court deemed the crime as one of the 'rarest of rare' cases.
- 03The incident occurred in March 2025 in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.
- 04Kumar had prior enmity with the victim's family and a previous abduction case against him.
- 05The case will be sent to the High Court for confirmation of the death sentence.
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On Tuesday, a sessions court in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, sentenced Umesh Kumar, 28, to death for the murder of a 30-year-old woman, describing the crime as one of the 'rarest of rare' cases. The incident occurred on March 11, 2025, when Kumar, disguised in a saree, allegedly entered the victim's home, attempted to sexually assault her, and then set her on fire using an inflammable substance. The woman suffered severe burn injuries and succumbed to her injuries the following day. The court imposed a fine of ₹1.2 lakh (approximately $1,450 USD) alongside the death penalty. Kumar had a history of enmity with the victim's family and was previously involved in an abduction case against her in 2024. The case will now be reviewed by the High Court for confirmation of the sentence.
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This ruling sends a strong message against gender-based violence and may influence public perception and legal proceedings related to similar crimes in the region.
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