Lucknow: In the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, the town of Banda has long been known for its harsh terrain and historical resilience. But in February 2026, the silence of this rural heartland was shattered by a judicial verdict that didn’t just make headlines—it tore at the very fabric of the national conscience. A special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act delivered a landmark judgment, sentencing 50-year-old Ram Bhawan and his 47-year-old wife, Durgawati, to death. Their crime? A decade-long, systematic campaign of…
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