Etawah rape accused sentenced to 10 years in prison Rape accused in Etawah sentenced to 10 years: Accused of raping a minor, mother and son acquitted under POCSO Act, fined Rs 30,000 – Etawah News

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On October 12, 2015, a 16-year-old girl had left home to go to the market in a village in Bharthana area, but did not return. The family members started searching. Two women of the village told that they had seen the girl going to the market near the vegetable market on the bike of Rahul son of Anil Kumar, resident of Pooth Ki Madaiya. Rahul’s mother Reshma was also riding on the second bike.

On the complaint of the family members, the police registered a case against Rahul and Reshma for luring the girl away. Police recovered the girl during investigation and arrested Rahul and Reshma. After investigation, sections of rape and POCSO Act were added.

decision based on evidence Additional District Government Advocate Ashish Tiwari argued the case on behalf of the government. On the basis of evidence and witnesses presented in the court, Rahul was found guilty of abducting the girl and raping her. However, the charges under the POCSO Act could not be proved.

There will be additional punishment for not paying the fine The court sentenced Rahul to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of ₹30,000. In case of non-payment of fine, he will have to face additional punishment of one year. At the same time, the court acquitted Rahul and his mother Reshma of charges under the POCSO Act.