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Madrasa teacher sentenced to life term for sexually assaulting minor boy

A 30-year-old madrasa teacher in Rangareddy district has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy, according to a special court's ruling on September 29. The Fast Track Special Judge convicted Mohammed Munawar Hussain, who was accused by the victim of multiple incidents of sexual assault over a period of time.

The court also imposed a fine of ₹25,500 and ordered the payment of ₹2 lakh as compensation to the victim. The case came to light after the boy was brought home ill on December 26, 2024, and disclosed the assault to his mother, who then reported the incident to police.

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