Verdict Awaited in Aluva Child Rape and Murder Case

The Ernakulam POCSO court is set to deliver its sentence on Tuesday for Asfaq Alam, the accused in the heart-wrenching rape and murder case of a five-year-old girl in Aluva. Facing 13 charges, including murder, kidnapping, torture, disrespecting a dead body, and evidence tampering, Alam’s fate hangs in the balance. The prosecution has pressed for the case to be treated as a rare one, emphasizing the gravity of the heinous acts committed. In contrast, the defense has appealed for leniency, citing the accused’s age and suggesting an opportunity for remorse. The court had previously requested an evaluation of Alam’s mental state and conduct while in custody.

As the trial reaches its climax, the community awaits the court’s decision, seeking justice for the young victim whose life was tragically cut short. The gruesome discovery of the girl’s body in a garbage dump behind Aluva market had prompted a widespread search, leading to the arrest of Asfaq Alam, who now faces the legal consequences of his alleged actions.