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20 Years for Kidnapping, Exploitation in Kanpur Court
1 Feb
Summary
- Two individuals sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping and exploitation.
- Each accused fined Rs 20,000; victim to receive Rs 20,000 damages.
- Court directed investigation after initial police inaction.
In Kanpur, a district court has delivered a significant verdict, convicting two men, Manoj and Laloo, for the kidnapping and physical exploitation of a victim. The special judge for the Pocso Act sentenced both accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. They were also fined Rs 20,000 each, with an additional Rs 20,000 ordered to be paid to the victim as damages.
The case dates back to incidents in October and November 2015. The prosecution detailed how the accused had previously kidnapped the victim in October 2015, detaining her for ten days and physically exploiting her. An attempt to lodge an FIR at that time was reportedly not registered by the police. In November 2015, one of the accused allegedly forced entry into the victim's house, assaulted her, and attempted another kidnapping, which was thwarted by neighbors.
During the sentencing hearing, the defense pleaded for leniency, citing the accused's elderly parents and young children as sole providers. However, the prosecution emphasized the severity of the crimes and the dark future faced by the victim due to the joint actions of the accused. The court ordered a thorough investigation after the victim's mother filed a complaint, leading to the chargesheet against the perpetrators.
