QUETTA: The sessions judge, Sibi, on Wednesday sentenced a rapist to be hanged thrice for assaulting a five-year-old girl who later died because of injuries.

The verdict carries a Rs600,000 fine to be paid by the convict.

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Judge Rashid Mahmood announced the verdict after prosecution proved charges against Sani Messiah.

The toddler, subjected to assault on Jan 22, died during treatment at a Quetta hospital.

Published in Dawn, September 25th, 2014