A special POSCO court on Tuesday announced death sentence to the accused Barlapudi Pentiah for rape and murder of a minor girl. The death penalty has been announced to the accused by Additional District cum Special Judge for Trial of Offences under the POCSO Act rape and murder case of a 7-year-old girl that had occurred on November 10, 2019, in Gollapudi area of Bhavanipuram Police Station limits in Vijayawada.

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A press release from Andhra Pradesh DGP was quoted saying, “The accused Barlapudi Pentiah was arrested within 24 hours of registration of FIR. The impetus given to the investigation of crimes against women and children are by the direction initiatives that sustain in the state of Andhra Pradesh, particularly strengthening of police and forensic capabilities that help in the speedy conclusion of such heinous crimes." It further added, "the scientific investigation by Vijayawada city police supported by DNA analysis created a strong and fool-proof case for the prosecution." 

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The investigation was completed and charge sheet was filed swiftly in line with the given initiatives. The trial was also conducted smoothly and was completed by March, however, the case was reserved for judgment when the lockdown got announced. This is the 18th conviction in cases of Rape or Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act that has been secured by Andhra Pradesh Police since the Disha Bill was passed in Andhra Pradesh in December 2019, the press release further added.

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