A man was sentenced to 15 years in jail under the POCSO Act for abducting and sexually assaulting a minor girl in Dharmapuri.
The 24-year-old accused, Durai, of Harur in Dharmapuri, abducted a 17-year-old girl and sexually assaulted her in 2017. The accused was arrested based on the complaint lodged by the girl’s parents. The trial concluded with the prosecution proving Durai’s guilt.
Pronouncing the verdict, the POCSO court in Dharmapuri sentenced Durai to 15-year imprisonment and slapped a fine of ₹15,000 on him.
Published – January 30, 2025 05:17 pm IST