Man accused in rape and murder of minor girl sentenced to death in Chandigarh
The convict, Heera Lal, alias Guddu, was a neighbour of the victim and had raped and murdered the girl by slitting her throat and stabbing her.
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Chandigarh
Located in the foothills of the Shivalik hill ranges in the north, Chandigarh is an Indian city and union territory, which serves as the capital of two neighbouring states - Punjab and Haryana. It is surrounded by the state of Haryana on the east and by Punjab from all the other sides. The city was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier.
The name Chandigarh is a compound of 'Chandi (Hindu goddess)' and 'Garh (fortress)'. The Union Territory of Chandigarh was constituted on November 1, 1966. Surrounding cities of Chandigarh are Mohali, New Chandigarh, Patiala, Zirakpur and Rupnagar in Punjab, and Panchkula and Ambala in Haryana. The metropolitan area of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali collectively form a Tricity.
The city is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It experiences a humid subtropical climate: hot summers, mild winters and uncertain rainfall. The official language of Chandigarh is English and the majority of the population speaks Hindi. Punjabi is another language that is spoken in the area.
Chandigarh's Capitol Complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 2016. This complex includes Punjab and Haryana High Court, Punjab and Haryana Assembly as well as monuments such as Open hand, Martyrs Memorial, Geometric Hill and Tower of Shadow and the Rock Garden.
The city also houses the Parrot Bird Sanctuary, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake Sukhna.
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Heatwave: Orange alert issued for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh
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