An Indian court has sentenced a woman to life imprisonment for murdering her five-year-old son. According to Indian media, the accused, Geeta Rathore, is the wife of a police constable, Dheyan Singh Rathore. Geeta’s alleged affair with her neighbor, Udi Andola, was the reason behind the heinous crime. The child had seen his mother in a suspicious state, and fearing that he might reveal the truth to his father, Geeta pushed him off the balcony of a two-story building, causing severe injuries that ultimately led to the child’s death within 24 hours. Initially, Geeta had claimed that the incident was an accident, but 15 days later, she confessed to the crime in front of her husband. The police had filed a case against Geeta and her alleged lover, Udi, in 2023. Following a trial, the court found Geeta guilty based on evidence and sentenced her to life imprisonment, while acquitting Udi due to lack of sufficient evidence.
The incident has sparked a heated debate in India, with many questioning the effectiveness of the country’s justice system. The case has also raised concerns about the increasing number of crimes committed by women in India. In a separate development, the Indian government has announced plans to launch 50 or more surveillance satellites into space, which will have night vision capabilities. The move is seen as a response to the increasing tensions between India and its neighbors.
In other news, the police in the state of Tamil Nadu have reclassified a fire incident at a life insurance company’s office as a murder case, rather than an accident. The move has sparked a fresh investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, Iran has warned the United States against taking any hostile action against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatening severe consequences.
In the world of entertainment, Turkish actress and model Hande Erçel has responded to criticism over her video with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, which went viral on social media. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has also announced a board meeting to discuss the case of Bangladesh’s refusal to tour India.
In sports news, the number of casualties in the recent fire incident at the Glittering Plaza shopping mall has risen to 30, with 11 bodies identified so far. In other news, the marriage of the son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and retired Captain Safdar has become the subject of intense scrutiny on social media.
