Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves death sentence for rape convicts

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Sunday approved death sentence for rape convicts in the cases involving girls of 12 years of age and below.

The cabinet also passed a resolution for death sentence for gang rape convicts.

An Amendment in the Indian Penal Code to increase fine and punishment for rape convicts was also approved.

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Thiscomes after multiple cases of sexual violence against girl child and women surfaced in the state, making it one of the most unsafe places, ANI reported.

(With inputs from ANI)