Man Gets 10-Year Jail In Pocso Case

KAKINADA: The Bhimavaram Pocso Court sentenced Mantri Rajesh alias Mantri Rajesh of Pekeru village in Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹ 25,000 after convicting him under the Pocso Act.

Police said that the little girl, who was reported missing on January 29, 2023, was tracked down on February 8. During investigation, the girl stated that the accused took her to Eluru, forced her into marriage and sexually assaulted her.

A case was registered under relevant IPC sections, Pocso Act and Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. The court also ordered the accused to pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation to the victim.