New Delhi: After repeated horrendous crimes against young girls one after another; the government is likely to take a big step on Saturday. As per sources, the government will bring an ordinance which punishes rape convicts, who sexually assault children below 12 years of age; with death.

The decision is likely to be taken in central cabinet meeting, where Modi government is likely to amend the POCSO act; which is for protection of young kids.

After December 2012 Nirbhaya case, laws were amended; death penalty was levied on anyone who raped a woman or a girl; which thereafter leads to her demise.

But, now the government is attempting to bring in the law for young kids as well; as sadly crime against kids are on the rise.

This comes after DCW Chief Swati Maliwal went for indefinite hunger strike till a law comes in force which protects girl child and hangs the culprits. Maliwal’s fast entered its 7th day on Saturday.