Transgender Accused in Infant Kidnapping, Rape and Murder Case Undergoes Potency Test

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A developing case in Mumbai highlights the complexities of investigating crimes involving individuals from marginalized communities. In connection with the alleged kidnapping, gang rape, and murder of a three-month-old girl, whose body was found buried in a marshy land, two accused, including a transgender individual, are undergoing potency tests to determine their capability to engage in sexual acts. The accused, Kanu, has confessed to the crime, stating they were motivated by resentment after being refused gifts and money by the victim's family.

Key Takeaways:

  • The case involves the alleged kidnapping, gang rape, and murder of a three-month-old girl in Mumbai.
  • Two accused, including a transgender individual named Kanu, are being held in judicial custody.
  • Police have collected blood samples from the accused for DNA testing to determine if sexual assault occurred.
  • The post-mortem report revealed injuries to the infant's private parts and drowning as the cause of death.
  • Police added sections of gang rape and invoked the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act in the case.
  • The case is being investigated by the Cuffe Parade police, with a special public prosecutor sought to represent it.
  • Kanu allegedly confessed to the crime, stating they were motivated by resentment after being refused gifts and money by the victim's family.

Statistics:

  • The accused, including a transgender individual, underwent potency tests to determine their capability to engage in sexual acts.
  • The post-mortem report revealed injuries to the infant's private parts.
  • The cause of death was determined to be drowning.
  • The case involved the alleged kidnapping, gang rape, and murder of a three-month-old girl.
  • The accused were initially booked for murder and destruction of evidence, before additional sections of gang rape were added.
  • A special public prosecutor has been sought to represent the case in court.

Sources:

  • Times of India reporting on the case (no specific date mentioned)