25 Apr 2025 · Siliguri Times
Jalpaiguri, 25th April: The special POCSO court in Jalpaiguri has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with the rape of a minor in the Banarhat police station area. Judge Rintu Sur delivered the verdict on Friday.
According to Assistant Public Prosecutor Debashis Dutta, the incident occurred in July 2023 when a relative of the minor allegedly raped her. Following the complaint, the police arrested the accused, and a case was filed under the POCSO Act.
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The court heard testimonies from seven witnesses in the case. After reviewing the arguments, the accused was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Additionally, the court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000, with a two-month additional imprisonment in case of default. The Legal Service Authority has also directed a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to be paid to the victim.
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