Lorry driver gets nine years, five strokes for raping sister-in-law
MUAR: A lorry driver was sentenced to nine years in prison and five strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to raping his sister-in-law two years ago, resulting in her giving birth to a child.
In Muar, a 38-year-old lorry driver received a nine-year prison sentence and five lashes with the cane from the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to raping his sister-in-law two years ago. The incident, which occurred on July 27 and 28, 2024, involved the accused raping his 16-year-old sister-in-law at a residence in Batu Pahat between midnight and 12.30am.
The crime came to light when the victim missed her period and experienced abdominal pain, leading her mother to take her to the hospital for an examination, where doctors confirmed she was two months pregnant. The victim subsequently reported the assault to the police, and the accused was arrested on September 22, 2024. In addition to the prison term, the court mandated the convicted man to participate in counseling while incarcerated and remain under police supervision for a year post-release.
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