Justice Served: Convict Gets 20-Year Sentence for Assault

A local court convicted Ranjeet Vishwakarma for sexually assaulting a six-year-old boy, sentencing him to 20 years in prison. The case, held in Purendarpur, also resulted in a ₹5,000 fine. This judgement comes after the crime was reported in December 2021 under the POCSO Act.

A local court has delivered justice by convicting a man charged with sexually assaulting a six-year-old boy in 2021. The court has sentenced him to 20 years of imprisonment.

The verdict was passed by Special Judge (POCSO) Vinay Kumar Singh, who found 24-year-old Ranjeet Vishwakarma guilty of the crime on October 28. The offenses took place in the Purendarpur police station area, as confirmed by assistant district government counsel Vinod Kumar Singh.

Beyond the prison term, the judge ordered a ₹5,000 fine, stating that failure to pay would mean an additional month in prison. The incident was first reported on December 9, 2021, by the victim's father, leading to charges under Section 377 and the POCSO Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)