Justice Served: 10-Year Sentence for Heinous Crime

A 37-year-old man in Odisha's Balasore district was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted for raping a 13-year-old girl. The crime occurred when the girl was alone at home. Her mother reported the incident, leading to the man's arrest and conviction under the POCSO Act.

A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to a decade in prison by a court in Odisha's Balasore district. This follows his conviction for the rape of a 13-year-old girl in the Khaira area during October last year.

The incident occurred when the victim was alone at home, with her mother and two siblings out collecting firewood. The horrifying crime came to light when the girl's mother returned and immediately informed the authorities, leading to the accused's arrest.

Special Public Prosecutor Pranab Kumar Panda confirmed the conviction. The special POCSO court, under Judge Ranjan Kumar Sutar, not only handed down a 10-year jail sentence but also imposed a Rs 3,000 fine on the convict, citing various sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)