The fact that the accused in Sunita's murder and her daughter Ruby's abduction on January 8 in the Kapasad village of Sardhana, Meerut, is a minor has come to light. According to educational records, the accused is currently 17 years and 6 months old.
On Saturday, after an intense police search involving 10 teams and 200 personnel, the accused was arrested from Haridwar, and the young girl was rescued. On Sunday, the court sent the accused to 14 days of judicial custody, while Ruby was reunited with her family post-counseling. Now, the accused's lawyer is seeking legal relief based on his age.
Preparing for Case Transfer Based on Age
Burdened with severe charges of murder and abduction, the accused is presenting a fresh claim through his lawyer Balram Som. According to them, the accused, not yet 18, falls under the category of a juvenile. In the next two to three days, a bail application will be filed, and a petition will be prepared to transfer the case to the Juvenile Justice Board.
Recovery From Haridwar
On the morning of January 8, the accused fatally attacked Sunita with a sharp weapon and forcibly took her daughter away. After a large-scale search operation, the police located both in Haridwar. Following the girl's statement in court, she was sent to Asha Jyoti Center. Currently, the focus of the police and court is on verifying the accused's actual age.
