Thoothukudi schoolgirl sexual assault and murder case: Accused gets death penalty on two counts
A special court in Thoothukudi sentenced Dharma Muneeswaran to death for the sexual assault and murder of a 17-year-old schoolgirl. The crime occurred in March 2026, leading to widespread protests from the victim's family and community. The court's decision was based on evidence gathered through scientific investigation, despite the absence of CCTV footage at the crime scene.
- ▪Dharma Muneeswaran was convicted of sexual assault and murder of a schoolgirl.
- ▪The crime took place in March 2026, and the victim was reported missing before being found murdered.
- ▪The special court sentenced Muneeswaran to double death penalties after a thorough investigation.
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The special court for POCSO Act cases in Thoothukudi on Monday (May 25, 2026) sentenced Dharma Muneeswaran, 38, of Sayalkudi, to death on two counts after convicting him in the sexual assault and murder case of a 17-year-old schoolgirl in the district.The crime had occurred in March 2026 in a village that falls under the Kulathur police jurisdiction.The girl had gone missing in a scrub forest area around 250 metres from her residence on the evening of March 10, and was found murdered on March 11.
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