Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping Minor in Haryana

A court in Sohna, Haryana, sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for raping a minor girl. The 24-year-old accused was also fined Rs 40,000. The conviction followed a thorough investigation and evidence collection by police, leading to the arrest and subsequent trial under the POCSO Act.

A court in Sohna, Haryana, has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for the rape of a minor girl, police reported on Tuesday.

The Additional Sessions Judge Ashwani Kumar's court imposed a fine of Rs 40,000 on the 24-year-old convict, linked to a three-year-old rape case. The accused, Vinod from Mathura district, had been in custody since his arrest following a complaint by the victim's father in 2021.

The police investigation team collected all necessary evidence and witnesses, culminating in the court's ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The police spokesperson emphasized the role of thorough investigation and presented evidence in securing the conviction.

(With inputs from agencies.)