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The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved the death sentence for rape convicts who are involved in cases involving minor girls of the age of 12 years and below.
The resolution that awards the death sentence to gang rape convicts has also been passed. The amendment in penal code to increase the fine and punishment for rape convicts was also approved by the state cabinet.
The state’s home minister Bhupendra Singh had earlier stated that this move will be taken to curb the rising crimes against women in Madhya Pradesh.
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