Uncle sentenced to 10-year RI for raping minor
A 45-year-old man from Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, has been sentenced to 10 years in rigorous imprisonment for raping his 12-year-old relative, according to a special court handling PoCSO Act cases. The convicted individual, who worked at a petrol pump, was convicted for the crime committed on May 13, 2019, and was also ordered to pay a fine of ₹10,000.
The case came to light after the girl's mother filed a complaint on May 22, 2019, after noticing unusual stains on her daughter's clothes and discovering that the child had disclosed the abuse to her. The victim and her siblings were known to sleep at the accused's house due to cramped living conditions. The girl's mother noticed the stains on May 18, and the following day, the girl reported the rape, revealing that the accused had threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone.
He had allegedly inappropriately touched her on two earlier occasions. The victim was referred to the Bharosa Centre for counselling and emotional support throughout the investigation and trial. The conviction was secured through the collaboration of various parties involved, including police officers, prosecutors, legal counsellors, and the Bharosa team.
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