Tripura hostel warden gets 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting minor
A hostel warden in North Tripura was sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student, police said.
A hostel warden in North Tripura has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student, according to local court proceedings. The court found him guilty under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including rape and criminal intimidation, as well as under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The convicted warden had reportedly assaulted the minor multiple times since September 2022, with the latest incident occurring on November 12, 2022. The victim fled the hostel and returned home the following day, only to recount the ordeal to her guardian on November 21. Police investigation led to his arrest in March 2023, and the trial concluded with his conviction and sentencing.
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