Hyderabad: In a significant verdict, a fast-track court in LB Nagar has sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl in Hyderabad.
The incident occurred in Chaitanyapuri in 2023.
Details of the case
The convict who is identified as K. Mahesh alias Bunny is a native of **Suryapet district. He was a laborer in Chaitanyapuri.
Taking advantage of the absence of the victim’s parents, he allegedly confined and sexually assaulted the minor girl in her own home.
Minor girl raped in Hyderabad, man arrested
Following a complaint by the victim’s family, the Chaitanyapuri police registered a case under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and arrested Mahesh.
Following the investigation, a strong chargesheet was submitted. Later, a speedy trial was conducted in the fast-track court.
Compensation to minor girl in Hyderabad
After examining the evidence, the court sentenced Mahesh to 20 years in prison. Additionally, the court has imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the convict.
The court also ordered a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the victim for rehabilitation and support.
