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"The death penalty can be a deterrent only if Pocso is applied in trafficking cases, and if there is speedy trial and justice," said Krishnan. "But Pocso is applied in very few trafficking cases."

Death penalty for child rape won’t end trafficking

However, an increase in the sex trafficking of children and infants has failed to spark a similar national outcry, according to campaigners.

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