KOCHI: Witness VA Thajuddin, a key witness in the case involving the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in Aluva has expressed a strong desire for the immediate execution of Asfaq Alam who has been sentenced to death.

Thajuddin emphasized that Alam's age should not be a factor in delaying the sentence, stating, "We, the people, wanted the death penalty. We are immensely satisfied. This verdict will serve as a lesson to everyone. In such cases, swift action should be taken and he should be hanged immediately. If feasible, he should be executed today. Keeping him alive and providing sustenance serves no purpose. I extend my gratitude to the police for swiftly arresting the culprit within hundred days and bringing him to justice. As a witness to this heinous crime, I express my thanks to everyone involved. Following this incident, we will be vigilant towards strangers entering our area." VA Thajuddin, the CITU Pool Leader at Aluva Market played a crucial role in locating the body of the young girl.