Bhopal, Nov 26: Days after the State law and order came under huge scrutiny following the rape of a 19 year old in Bhopal, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Sunday approved death sentence for rape convicts in cases involving victims of the age of 12 or below. Also Read - Schools Reopening Tomorrow: Madhya Pradesh Board Issues SOP For Students, Teachers

As per reports, resolution for death sentence for gang rape convicts was too passed by the cabinet. Amendment in the penal code to increase fine and punishment for rape convicts was approved as well. Home minister Bhupendra Singh earlier did mention that such move will be taken to curb the rising incidents of crimes against women in Madhya Pradesh. Also Read - Madhya Pradesh Congress Workers Fry 'Pakoras' in Protest Over Rising Unemployment on PM Modi's 70th Birthday

On Sunday, a woman constable working in the capital alleged that Additional SP Rajendra Verma sexually harassed her. The victim claimed that the investigation was not taken seriously and reached chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s house to talk about the negligence in her case. Also Read - Kangana Ranaut Says She Felt 'Raped' at The Hands of BMC And Shiv Sena Because of Emotional Trauma Caused to Her

On Friday, a person was arrested in Damoh district of the state on charges of raping a differently-abled girl.

Earlier this month, four people were arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old girl in the state’s capital. Among those arrested were a 67-year-old man and a woman as well.