A special court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced three men to death for the 1981 Dehuli massacre, where 24 Dalits were killed. The brutal crime was considered exceptionally heinous and warranted the death penalty. Despite the long trial period, evidence led to their conviction. Survivors expressed relief but sought protection and support for rebuilding their lives.
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