Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping 16-year-old Under POCSO Act

A man has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and fined Rs 40,000 for raping a 16-year-old girl. The incident occurred in May 2020, and a thorough investigation led to the conviction. The court of additional district and sessions judge Ashwani Kumar delivered the verdict.

A man has been sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment by the court of additional district and sessions judge Ashwani Kumar for raping a 16-year-old girl, police reported on Thursday.

The perpetrator, identified as Rahul, was also fined Rs 40,000. The incident took place in May 2020, leading to a complaint filed at Sector 29 police station by the victim's father.

Following a thorough investigation and evidence collection, the court reached its verdict. 'On the basis of collected evidence and witnesses, the accused was found guilty under the POCSO Act,' stated a police spokesperson.

(With inputs from agencies.)