A panchayat in Jharkhand orders a fine of Rs 1 lakh in connection with a rape case involving a three-year-old child. According to multiple reports, the panchayat’s decision is made after an accused man, identified as Sunil Lohra, is instructed to pay the amount. Police statements referenced by outlets say someone from the village alerts them about the arrangement, and officers arrive to find that a celebration connected to the fine is already underway. NDTV reports that the liquor party is funded using money tied to the panchayat fine.
News18 adds that part of the fine is used for a meat-and-liquor feast, stating that Rs 20,000 from the Rs 1 lakh is allocated toward the event. The reporting describes the incident as involving a local settlement process that results in payment and immediate use of the money rather than waiting for a formal legal process. Police involvement follows the alert, with the case drawing attention to how the panchayat’s actions are carried out in the context of a serious sexual offence against a minor.
