Kerala Court Sentences Man to Death for Heinous Crime

A Kerala court has sentenced Alex Pandian to death for the murder and sexual assault of his five-year-old step-daughter. The crime, occurring in 2021, involved severe physical abuse. Pandian was additionally fined Rs 2,00,000 for his actions, motivated by personal vendetta against the child's father.

A Kerala court has handed a death sentence to Alex Pandian for the brutal murder and sexual assault of his five-year-old stepdaughter. The Additional District and Sessions Court in Pathanamthitta also issued a fine of Rs 2,00,000 to the convict.

The gruesome incident, occurring on April 5, 2021, at Pandian's rented home in Kumbazha, revealed chilling details as authorities discovered the child's body with 67 wounds. The attack involved slashing, stabbing, and blunt force trauma, compounded by severe sexual assault confirmed by a post-mortem at Kottayam Medical College.

The case came to light when two women brought the child to Pathanamthitta General Hospital, leading to a police investigation. The crime, according to the police, was driven by a vendetta against the child's biological father, adding another layer to this tragic case.

(With inputs from agencies.)