Nithari Killers Acquitted, May Walk Free

The handling of the Nithari case, which involved serial killings of children in Delhi's backyard Noida, was "botched" and was "nothing short of betrayal of public trust," the Allahabad High Court has said in a scathing criticism of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Noida Police. The presentation of the case in court also left much to be desired, the judges indicated, saying the prosecution has failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and left key angles, including the possibility of an organized organ trade, unexplored. The horrific case that shocked the nation 17 years ago, brought to light the murder and dismemberment of 19 children and at least one woman.