Death Sentence for Man in Mathura for Attempted Rape and Arson

In a disturbing case from Mathura, a man has been sentenced to death for attempting to rape his sister-in-law and then trying to set her on fire. The court classified the crime as one of the 'rarest of rare' cases, imposing a hefty fine alongside the death penalty. The incident, which occurred in March 2025, involved the convict disguising himself to gain access to the victim. Despite immediate medical attention, the victim succumbed to her injuries, leading to a strong legal response. This case underscores the judicial system's commitment to addressing heinous crimes.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2026, 06:56 IST

Mathura Court Delivers Harsh Sentence

In a shocking case from Mathura, a district judge has sentenced a man to death for his heinous crime against his own relative. The convict, Umesh, attempted to sexually assault his sister-in-law and, upon failing, tried to set her ablaze. The court deemed this case as one of the 'rarest of rare' and imposed a fine of ₹1.30 lakh on him.

Incident Details from March 11, 2025

The horrifying incident occurred on March 11, 2025. Umesh, a resident of Palwal in Haryana, had gone to his sister-in-law's home in a village within the Farah police jurisdiction. Disguised in women's clothing, he attempted to assault her. When she resisted fiercely, he doused her with a flammable liquid and set her on fire. Hearing her screams, family members rushed to help, but Umesh jumped from the roof, sustaining serious injuries.

Victim Succumbs to Injuries

The severely burned woman was rushed to the hospital, but her injuries were too grave, and she succumbed during treatment. Umesh was also hospitalized at Agra's SN Medical College for his injuries and was later sent to jail after recovery. The victim's husband filed a formal complaint against him.

Court's Verdict on Umesh

The district government advocate, Shivram Singh Tarkar, presented a compelling case in court. After reviewing all witnesses and evidence, Judge Vikas Kumar found Umesh guilty. The court emphasized that society has no place for individuals who commit such atrocious acts.