In the Aluva rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl case, a special POCSO court in Kerala has handed down a death sentence to Ashwaq Alam. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised the efficiency of the criminal justice system, emphasizing the stern message against child violence on Children s Day. While acknowledging the irreparable loss suffered by the parents, Vijayan assured the government s commitment to supporting them. ADGP (Law and Order) M R Ajith Kumar commended the rare speed of investigation and trial, completed within 100 days.