Man gets double death penalty for sexual assault, murder of TN student; CM Vijay hails verdict
A man has received a double death penalty for the sexual assault and murder of a 12th-grade student in Tamil Nadu. The verdict was delivered swiftly, within 77 days of the crime, following strong forensic evidence. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay praised the quick justice as a significant step towards ensuring the safety of women and children in the state.
- ▪Dharma Muneeswaran was sentenced to double death penalty for the crime.
- ▪The victim was reported missing on March 10, and her body was found the next day.
- ▪A windmill camera provided crucial evidence leading to the suspect's identification.
- ▪The trial included the examination of 71 witnesses and was completed in a short timeframe.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 21:14:06 +0530 |
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Man gets double death penalty for sexual assault, murder of TN student; CM Vijay hails verdictThe breakthrough in the case for the police came from a windmill camera that captured a suspicious two-wheeler near the scene of crime.Published on: May 25, 2026 9:14 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link A POCSO court here on Monday handed a double death penalty to a man for the sexual assault and murder of a class 12 girl student in this district.Actor and TN CM Vijay said that Justice has been delivered very quickly within three months of this heinous incident.
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