Child Abuse Case Key Facts:
- 34 children sexually exploited
- Explicit content sold via the dark web
- Couple sentenced to death
- 10 lakh compensation for each victim
- 34 videos and 679 images recovered
- 74 witnesses, including 24 child victims
- Interpol tip exposed international network
A special POCSO court in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh has delivered a landmark verdict in horrific case (Child Abuse Case) involving sexual exploitation of 34 children. court sentenced to death suspended junior engineer Rambhavan Kushwaha from Chitrakoot and his wife Durgavati after finding them guilty of abusing minors, producing explicit content and selling material abroad through dark web.
send strong message to society
In detailed 163-page judgment, Special POCSO Judge Pradeep Kumar Mishra described crime as “rarest of rare,” emphasizing extreme moral depravity involved and need for harshest punishment to send strong message to society. court observed that abuse was organized and carried out across multiple districts, destroying lives of innocent children.
court directed Uttar Pradesh government to provide compensation of 10 lakh (1 million rupees) to each victim. It also ordered that cash recovered from accused be distributed equally among victims. Rambhavan was fined 6.45 lakh, while Durgavati was fined 5.40 lakh.
digital links extending to 47 countries
Investigations revealed scale and seriousness of crime. Authorities identified 34 child victims, recorded testimonies from 74 witnesses, and uncovered digital links extending to 47 countries. case file of third accused, allegedly involved in sharing information via email, has been separated.
case came to light following tip from international police organization Interpol, which alerted India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) through email that accused was distributing child sexual abuse material overseas via dark web. CBI registered case in October 2020 and arrested couple in November 2020 after detailed investigation.
Victims identified from Banda and nearby regions
During searches, investigators recovered 34 videos and 679 explicit images stored on pen drive. Evidence indicated that even children as young as three years old were targeted. Victims were identified from Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur and nearby regions.
During trial, 74 witnesses testified before court, including 24 child victims. Based on forensic evidence, digital records, and witness testimonies, court convicted accused.
first time female convict awarded death penalty in Banda
verdict is considered historic. It marks the first time female convict has been awarded death penalty in Banda. In recent months, special court has imposed strict punishments in crimes against children, reinforcing strong deterrent message.
This case has shocked society and underscores urgent need for stronger child protection measures, vigilance against digital exploitation and greater public awareness.
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