Mumbai court convicts transgender person of kidnapping, murdering infant

A Mumbai court has convicted a transgender individual for kidnapping and killing a three-month-old child after a disagreement over requested gifts from the child’s family in 2021.

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A Mumbai court has found a transgender person guilty of abducting and murdering a three-month-old child following a dispute over requested gifts in 2021. However, the transgender’s accomplice was acquitted of all charges and ordered to be released from prison after being found not guilty.

The infant’s body was discovered buried in a creek in the Cuff Parade area of south Mumbai in July 2021.

According to the police, Kanhaiya, also known as Kannu Chougule (28), a transgender person, and his friend Sonu Kale (20), visited the family to offer blessings to the newborn. They requested gifts of cash, a coconut, and a saree in return for their blessings.

When the child’s parents refused to comply, an argument ensued, and the duo allegedly returned later that night. Taking advantage of an open door, they abducted the baby around 2:30 am and buried her in the nearby creek.

Following a missing person report filed by the parents, the police investigated the dispute with the transgender individual and traced the duo. During interrogation, both individuals confessed to kidnapping the baby and discarding her in the creek.

Acting on this information, the authorities arrested Chougule and Kale.

Kale’s lawyer swiftly petitioned the court for his release on bail, while Chougule’s lawyer requested time to present arguments regarding sentencing. The special public prosecutor urged the court to impose the harshest punishment on Chougule.

The court will convene again on Friday to hear further arguments from Chougule’s lawyer and the prosecution regarding sentencing.

Courtesy : India Today

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