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Minor's Ordeal: Man Gets 20 Years for Kidnapping
29 May
Summary
- A man received a 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence.
- The case involved kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl.
- The conviction was under the POCSO Act in Kurukshetra.
A fast-track special court in Kurukshetra has imposed a sentence of 20 years of rigorous imprisonment on a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl. A fine of Rs 2 lakh was also levied as part of the conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The case began with a missing person report filed on March 9, 2023, after the minor disappeared from her home late on March 8. Authorities launched an investigation, successfully recovering the girl. Her statement was recorded, and she received counseling through the district Child Welfare Committee. Subsequently, charges were expanded to include sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. After proceedings, the accused, identified as Rahul, was convicted on May 29, 2026, based on evidence and witness testimonies presented during the trial.
