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“WORLD’S YOUGEST SERIAL KILLER”

AMARJEET SADA

The title of the world’s youngest serial killer is a disturbing one, and it’s held by Amarjeet Sada, a boy from India. Born in 1998, Sada gained notoriety for his gruesome acts at an incredibly young age. His killing spree began when he was just 7 years old. Over a period of a year from 2006 to 2007, he reportedly killed three infants in his village. His first victim was his 8-month-old sister, followed by a 6-month-old cousin, and then another infant in the neighborhood.

What makes Sada’s case particularly chilling is his age and the apparent lack of remorse or understanding of the gravity of his actions. Due to his young age, he was deemed too young to be held criminally responsible under Indian law, which stipulates that a child under the age of 7 cannot be charged with a crime. Instead, he was sent to a children’s home for rehabilitation and psychological evaluation.

The case of Amarjeet Sada raises significant questions about the nature of criminal responsibility, the influence of environment and upbringing on behavior, and the complexities of addressing violence committed by children. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of early intervention and support for at-risk youth to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.