Bahraich murder: Court says must instil fear in such ‘beasts’; sentences accused to death

A Bahraich court handed down the death penalty to the main accused in a communal violence murder case, citing the Manusmriti to justify severe punishment. The judge described the killing of a 22-year-old man as “extreme barbarity” involving “demonic torture.” The verdict emphasized that fear of punishment is crucial for maintaining social order and public trust in the justice system.